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After a tb test, a normal patient has an induration of more than 15 mm. how is this treated?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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The next step: is to obtain a history, a physical examination and chest x-ray. Latent vs active TB are handled very differently.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

After a tb test, a normal patient has an induration of more than 15 mm. how is this treated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh and 6 doctors agreed

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