Dr. Vandana Andrews
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Hello doctor,
I am 23 years old female. I had TB during my childhood, but it was already cured. I am planning to work abroad and am worried about my medical tests, if TB has recurred. What test should I take to examine a TB? My concern is that, if I take a chest x-ray this month, and for example, my schedule for medical examination is after two months, is it okay if I have two x-rays and the only interval is two months between these x-rays? And if it is not allowed to take an X-ray after two months of being exposed to radiation, can I have another TB test aside from a chest X-ray, which does not include radiation? What test is allowed for me? Kindly suggest.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
If you have already been treated for TB ((tuberculosis) in the past and have been declared cured, it is highly unlikely that you will develop active TB again. TB Is treated with symptoms as well, not just X-ray, alone. If multiple chest X-rays are not allowed due to radiation exposure concerns, other tests can be used to screen for TB, such as a tuberculin skin test or a blood test called the interferon-gamma release assay. These tests do not use radiation and can provide accurate results for TB screening. I hope I have answered your question.
Thank you.
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