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Can Anthrax Show Up In Skin Test Results?
Question: I would like to know if I have had a previous infection of inhalation anthrax, I had symptoms of same and was suffering from them for about 3 to 4 months starting in April of this year. I already understand that there is a skin test that looses its accuracy with time, but want to give it a try just out of curiosity.
Brief Answer:
blood tests for anticorps
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM
As you explain the history i would recommend you better to do the blood test for anthrax hat are called anticorps for anthrax IgM IgG.
And according to the results you will have the answer of your query.
If they are both negative you have not contact anthrax. If one probably it os passed.
Do that and we can discuss again
Regards and feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
blood tests for anticorps
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM
As you explain the history i would recommend you better to do the blood test for anthrax hat are called anticorps for anthrax IgM IgG.
And according to the results you will have the answer of your query.
If they are both negative you have not contact anthrax. If one probably it os passed.
Do that and we can discuss again
Regards and feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
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