I recently had a mantoux test done and now, 48 hours later, there's this 20mm red and swollen area where the injection was given. I'm a bit worried about what this might mean health-wise. Any insights on this?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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Thats non specific for TB infection,visit Physician for furthr approach

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Answered 04/07/2025

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