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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineIs the Mantoux test the definitive way to confirm ...
  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 07/02/2025

Is the Mantoux test the definitive way to confirm tuberculosis, or is there something else I should be aware of when it comes to diagnosing TB? I'm just trying to understand if there are other tests or steps involved in getting a proper diagnosis. Its all a bit confusing, and Im worried about whether one test is enough.

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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not confirmatory for active Tuberculosis

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