HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does T-ImG Value 0.91 Suggest TB?

my son age 5 years,weight 22 kg,height 105 cms has 2-3 small lumps on the right side of his neck.so i did a montoux test,CBC, and T-IgM test.The MT test was nagative but the T-IgM test the reading as 0.91 which is borderline value.Does it mean that my son has TB and what is the diet for it.
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, this value does now suggest active tuberculosis. These are antibodies against tuberculosis. They can be present if child is vaccinated with BCG vaccine in past.
So borderline positive antibodies don't suggest TB.
Simple viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is the most common cause for cervical Lymphadenopathy in children.
So give him treatment for URTI for 1 week.
His swellings will mostly reduced.
Don't start anti tubercular drugs on this report.
Give him plenty of fluids orally. Avoid oily and spicy food. Warm water gargles 5-6 times a day is also beneficial.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Immunoglobulin m


Loading Online Doctors....
Does T-ImG Value 0.91 Suggest TB?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, this value does now suggest active tuberculosis. These are antibodies against tuberculosis. They can be present if child is vaccinated with BCG vaccine in past. So borderline positive antibodies don t suggest TB. Simple viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is the most common cause for cervical Lymphadenopathy in children. So give him treatment for URTI for 1 week. His swellings will mostly reduced. Don t start anti tubercular drugs on this report. Give him plenty of fluids orally. Avoid oily and spicy food. Warm water gargles 5-6 times a day is also beneficial. Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.