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Dr.martin raff, so i don't need any treatment for qft positive now, right? my tsh 4.69, medicine for decreasing tsh to pregnant wil make tb reactive?

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Confusing: Given info provided it is not clear what problem you are seeking help with. That said, medication to treat hypothyroidism does not effect whether your TB test is neg or positive.

Answered 4/3/2015

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