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Got a tb skin test 10 hours ago, large red area has appeared abd gotten bigger and it looks swollen and is very sore. normal or not?
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TB test: It is probably a local reaction and not necessarily a positive especially this early. Sometimes if the test is given too deeply it can cause bruising or you have a slight allergic reaction to the preservative especially if you have had one recently before this one.
Answered 7/31/2014
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