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If the site of tb injection is bleeding right after, is it more likely to be positive?how many weeks is the skin going to be red?it's been a week now.

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Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered

Variable: Bleeding right after does not indicate likely positive PPD results. Redness may take several weeks to resolve. Keep the area clean and protected from the sun.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

If the site of tb injection is bleeding right after, is it more likely to be positive?how many weeks is the skin going to be red?it's been a week now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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