Skin test: An x-ray is not very specific and abnormalities seen in a toddler would be more likely to represent simple pneumonia. A skin testing showing a positive response, followed by an x-ray with specific findings might indicate tb. A bronchoscopy with recovery of the TB germ from lung would be the best evidence, but is seldom done in kids that age.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Chest xray plus: There are two kinds of tests that are used to determine if a person has been infected with TB bacteria: the tuberculin skin test and TB blood tests. Other tests, such as a chest x-ray and asample of sputum, are needed to see whether the person has TB disease.
Answered 11/22/2014
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