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9 wks preg. tested positive for tb (blood test) doctor has not called. could it be a false positive? help i am so terrified. i have no symptoms.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Why was it done?: You may simply have been exposed and recovered, or this may be a false-positive. I'd relax.

Answered 5/5/2021

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