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What happens after you get tested for tuberculosis and the place where they tested you is red & itchy?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Uncomfi?: Get a comfortable place. Check the igra (quantiferon gold).

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/31/2012

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Dr. Simon Tsiouris answered

Depends: This may indicate a positive test result or it could be an allergic reaction tot he test. You should have your doctor evaluate the site where the test was placed.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/4/2015

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A member asked:

What happens after you get tested for tuberculosis and the place where they tested you is red & itchy?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Dr. Simon Tsiouris answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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