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I had a positive ppd & have been asked for a chest x-ray.if the chest xray is negetive will i still have to take the medication, if yes, for how long?

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POSITIVE PPD: If the chest x-ray is negative that means you do not have PTB infection. Positive PPD can be due to previous vaccination, sensitivity to ppd, or exposure. Some mds give inh for 6 months prophylaxis. Infectious d. Specialist knows the current procedure.

Answered 5/1/2015

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