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How To Conform TB Infection In Children?
i have 3 kids, i just found out that my kids nanny is TB positive. i m afraid that my kids got infected. so I did blood test PCR TB. the result are all positive. Is it possible that it s false positive? What s the best test for kids (1 to 5 years old), to know that they re infected or not?
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
Hi,
In children following tests might give clue about tuberculosis, pulmonary or TB lymphadenitis,
1, Montoux test,
2, complete blood tests with ESR,
3, x-ray chest
4, Clinical co-relation of symptoms.
Consult pediatrician and get examined.
Ok and take care.
In children following tests might give clue about tuberculosis, pulmonary or TB lymphadenitis,
1, Montoux test,
2, complete blood tests with ESR,
3, x-ray chest
4, Clinical co-relation of symptoms.
Consult pediatrician and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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