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Tuberculosis vaccine
I wanted to know if I would have taken tuberculosis BCG vaccine during my childhood. Is it a general practice in India to take it along with other vaccines. My parents also don't remember this that's why asking here
Also, which test is recommended for TB:
1. Tuberculin Skin Test (TST), or
2. TB Blood test (Quantiferon)
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It's compulsory to take bcg vaccine in childhood.
U can see the small scar on your left arm to confirm.
Also neither of the abovementioned tests helps in diagnosing active tb
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Dr. Sukhant Bagdia
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Truly said by Dr bang.. active TB you should consult a chest physician.. the two mentioned tests cannot be used for diagnosis alone.. it just tells contact with TB either in past or current contact..
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