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TB gold test is a diagnostic test done to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The other name for this test is the QuantiFERON-TB gold test. This method is a modern replacement for the Mantoux test.

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MRI shows intestinal mass and TB. What should I do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, to answer your question you have to understand two things. Test positive but disease negative = False positive result.

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Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Dr. Ajeet Kumar

What are methods for treating tuberculosis?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

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Dr. Sugandh Garg

Dr. Sugandh Garg

What are the signs and symptoms of TB infection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case and have the following opinion. Your blood test and skin test are surely positive and are indicative of active tuberculosis.

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Dr. Rohit Jain

Dr. Rohit Jain

My cough lasted only for a week and the doctor says it is tuberculosis.Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.  Only parenchymal infiltration in the right upper lobe does not confirm tuberculosis. It needs clinical correlation and further investigations.

Culture and sensitivity test of abscess drainage shows E.coli. Is it required to conduct TB test?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern.

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