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Have Redness Around Injected Area Post Mantoux Test. What Is The Cause And Remedy?
Hi Doctor, I underwent mantoux test due to some company policy as i work for healthcare industry. The reports are negative, however there is redness (bit dark than pink, toward red) around the injected area. There was slight swelling also but no induration. Swelling is gone however still the redness is same and quite visible on my arm , its almost six days now after taking mantoux testing. Please let me know if some problem with me and what should i do to remove the redness.
Wed, 31 Oct 2012
Hi,
Wecome to HCM
Mantoux test if for TB it is seen after 48 hours and swelling redness is expecte it is induration of more than 10 mm is significant as you say there was no induration.
This redness is due to hypersesitivty to PPD( TB Antigen) it will subside with some more time.
Usually no treatment is required for this.
You can just do a Ice fomentation.
Hope this will help you.
Take care
Good luck
Wecome to HCM
Mantoux test if for TB it is seen after 48 hours and swelling redness is expecte it is induration of more than 10 mm is significant as you say there was no induration.
This redness is due to hypersesitivty to PPD( TB Antigen) it will subside with some more time.
Usually no treatment is required for this.
You can just do a Ice fomentation.
Hope this will help you.
Take care
Good luck
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