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If i'm symptomatic for disseminated tb, have a positive blood test for tb, negative sputum tests, should i be tested further?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not...: I'm not sure what you mean by "symptomatic for disseminated TB". The symptoms of this are the same as for a hundred other medical conditions, infectious and otherwise. If you're not deathly ill, almost certainly you don't have it. A positive blood test doesn't mean much. Discuss with your doctor -- or if you and s/he remain uncertain, ask for consultation by an infectious diseases specialist.

Answered 9/15/2016

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