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What do you suggest if i have been diagnosed with the in-active tb. skin test & blood test are positive, but sputum test & chest x?

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Dr. Elena Vezza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends on risk: If you have a recent conversion, meaning you were negative and now you are positive, a chest xray is done to see if you have the disease. sputum cultures are done if active disease is suspected based on symptoms and xray findings your doctor may decide to give you a medication to treat inactive disease.

Answered 9/15/2016

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