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If someone has tested positive for TB but a normal X-ray what does this mean?
The person has been exposed to tuberculosis but does not have a active tuberculosis infection

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Can they turn active in the future? Require meds now?

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Yes. A positive skin test show irritation. The sign only means they have been exposed. The xray must show that they are not active and infectious to other people.

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Thank you for replying.

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Any time. Have a great day.

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You can also test positive of course if you had a vaccine as a child, or grew up in an area of the world where dairy cows were vaccinated. Does not mean you have TB
Author: alice  3-06-2015, 18:14   Views: 170   
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