Question 1

My wife died because of tuberculosis and because of that one of the doctors started treatment for TB with INH saying that there is a possibility my baby might have got some germs of tuberculosis. However, according to the results of the Montoux test, CBC report, chest X ray, and TB gold test, my baby is absolutely fine. Should I take her to another doctor for a checkup or start the tuberculosis treatment, which I am aware she is not suffering from? Please help me as I know once the treatment for tuberculosis is started, the full treatment must be completed even if the problem is not there.

Question 2

I was diagnosed with a UTI, along with vaginal itching and discharge. My urine report continued to show the presence of pus cells. Recently, I have also been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. My Mantoux test result is 10 by 15 mm, and my chest Xray is normal. Could this mean I am suffering from tuberculosis?

Question 3

My blood report shows a Mantoux test result with an induration of 22 mm, which is positive. What does this indicate?

Hi Sir, she is 28 years old. The report shows skin induration 18 mm and erythema present. What does this report indicate? Please tell me which medicine is suggested.

This suggests a positive Mantoux test, indicating TB exposure. It is not diagnostic of active TB. Further evaluation with a chest X ray and physician consult is needed.

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My blood report shows a Mantoux test result with an induration of 22 mm, which is positive. What does this indicate?