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  • 20 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I had a Mantoux test yesterday and I'm really worried about how it looks today. Is it turning out to be positive? Can you help me figure this out?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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If montoux test is positive.Patient is advised x-ray chest pa view and sputum for AFB and microscopy.

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