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Is there an adverse reaction from tb test administered into a vessel? site is bleeding a lot. how long is it going to be red?weeks?permanent scar?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

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Check with your doc: That usually resolves. Hundreds of millions have received the test. However, the blood test igra is better anyway.

Answered 4/21/2013

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A member asked:

Is there an adverse reaction from tb test administered into a vessel? site is bleeding a lot. how long is it going to be red?weeks?permanent scar?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

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