A member asked:

My x-ray, sputum (nil) and mantoux text are positive for t.b but i don't have any symptoms. how is this possible?

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Silent disease: You can be infected with TB without having symptoms. Tb can also be inactive for long periods of time, however, having a positive xray suggests you have active disease. This website ay be helpful: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/tuberculosis/ds00372.

Answered 6/10/2014

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