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Hello doc i took a ppd test my arm is swollen also where they give me the shot is hard?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

48-72 h: Make sure you go for the follow-up reading in 48-72 h. The indurated area will be measured and based on its size a further plan will be delineated. If you have been exposed to TB or came from an endemic area it's critical for you (and everybody else around you) to be treated if needed.

Answered 1/12/2015

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