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Reddish tb test but no bump ?

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Dr. Srinivas Mummadi answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Likely normal: Induration( thickness) is considered positive depending on the size measured in mm. Erythema(redness) is not considered as a positive result .Talk to your doctor regarding the final interpretation.

Answered 4/10/2013

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