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TB test
I just got word from my son. That his TB test came back positive. He has not been anywhere to get it. So I think is it a false positive. Has anyone had that happen to them?
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Permalink Reply by NCNarrator on
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TB is pretty much everywhere - it's one of the most common infectious diseases in the world. I used to work in childcare and TB tests were required of all workers because of that. Every now and then someone would come back with a positive test, which would freak them out because they had no idea they'd ever been exposed. It's becoming a LOT more common these days as people are choosing not to vaccinate their children against it.
Usually, they'll either repeat the test or do a blood test to make sure they didn't get a false positive. They'll usually do a chest x-ray as well to make sure that there isn't an active infection. I believe they start treatment right away just in case the result isn't a false positive (TB is incredibly infectious, which is why it's so easy to turn up with it). Typical treatment lasts about 6-9 months, and it doesn't usually stop them in the process unless there's an active infection or there's damage to the lungs or heart.
I would say wait and see how it plays out. If it was a false positive, no harm no foul. If it's not a false positive, then the most likely scenario is that they'll start treatment and this will be nothing more than a tiny bump in the road.
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Permalink Reply by Momsoblessed on
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I worked for our local Rescue Mission and we had to be tested all the time TB is very common and I believe it is airborne so it is possible.... sorry this happened hopefully praying it won't send him home there is treatment
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Permalink Reply by Jenn (Proud AO Mom) on
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They will retest to see if it is a false positive.TB is pretty easy to catch. He could have gotten it getting food from a fast food place and one of the workers could unknowingly be carrying it. The virus is all over and can be undeteted in people until they go in for a TB test. I hope it is a false positive for your son but if not I hope it doesn't hold him up too much!
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The test for TB actually determines if a person has been exposed to TB. chest X-rays will determine if active disease exists. TB is airborne and is spread by the cough of an infected person, so one can be exposed anywhere. The txt is usually 6 months or longer. If it turns out his test is pos. everyone in the family should be tested as well.
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