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Posted On : 29 Jan 2023

Is there any age bar after which the Mantoux test is advised? Is there any change in the amount of tuberculin in the younger infant?

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Muhammad zubair

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I think after 6 week

1 year ago

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Rafi Nazir

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I don't think so

1 year ago

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boniphace michael

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I think we av a guideline in tz advice below the age of 10yrs but no changes on tuberculin in younger

1 year ago

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merrilee sayers

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3 months if patient had BCG at birth.

1 year ago

Answer 1

Mantoux is usually negative in children less than 6 months of age due to poor immunity. However, it can be done in children 3 months and above. A positive test is certainly reliable, but a negative test does not exclude the possibility of infection.

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