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Does Positive TB IgA, IgG And IgM Indicate Tuberculosis?

Hellow Docter,i am 38 years old.my serology report is as follow TB IgA-409(positive),TB IgG 229(positive),TB IgM .60(negative),montoux text 20 mm (positive)and ESR 28 mm 1st hour .
Mostly my daigation disturb,weakness,body pain ,back pain,headuch.Does this mean i have TB.
Thu, 5 Feb 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello ,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.

TB antibody test is not the reliable test to diagnose the TB.

This test is banned by the World Health Organisation.

Even your test is stating that you do not have active TB infection. As we are living in the country where TB is very common so you may be exposed to the TB but are not having active TB infection.

Even your ESR is not much high so this not makes you a TB patient.

If you are suspecting of TB than you should test for sputum for AFB.

I advice you to start doing daily exercise. This will clear all your weakness body pain indigestion and other things. Initially you wont feel comfortable with the exercise but gradually you like doing exercise.

I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
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Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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Does Positive TB IgA, IgG And IgM Indicate Tuberculosis?

Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. TB antibody test is not the reliable test to diagnose the TB. This test is banned by the World Health Organisation. Even your test is stating that you do not have active TB infection. As we are living in the country where TB is very common so you may be exposed to the TB but are not having active TB infection. Even your ESR is not much high so this not makes you a TB patient. If you are suspecting of TB than you should test for sputum for AFB. I advice you to start doing daily exercise. This will clear all your weakness body pain indigestion and other things. Initially you wont feel comfortable with the exercise but gradually you like doing exercise. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. You can hit thank you button if you are helped. Thank you, Dr. Arun Tank