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Backpain And Frequent Eye Infection, Is Torch Test Helpful For This ?

i have backpain and frequent eye infection.mantaux test is positive. my doctor asked me to do torch test. i would like to know that from this test is it possible to diagnosis bone tuberculosis .please give me details about torch test.
Tue, 30 Aug 2011
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Thanks for the query

TORCH is dne only in new borns as far as i know and it might not be required for u. Bone tuberculosis is diagnosed with x ray and biopsy either from the bone itself or from the draining lymph node

PLease take a second opinion from a different doctor

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Backpain And Frequent Eye Infection, Is Torch Test Helpful For This ?

Thanks for the query TORCH is dne only in new borns as far as i know and it might not be required for u. Bone tuberculosis is diagnosed with x ray and biopsy either from the bone itself or from the draining lymph node PLease take a second opinion from a different doctor have a healthy living