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Is the Mantoux or PPO skin test is done on the upper arm muscle?
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How is the mantoux test for tuberculosis given?
skin test
Who should not have a mantoux skin test?
Type your answer here... a person with skin allergy with anything antigens
What is the name of a tuberculosis test?
It is often called a tuberculin skin test, or a Mantoux test.
What is the medical term meaning Tb skin test?
The medical term meaning Tb skin test is Mantoux. It's a term that refers to a skin test to check for tuburculosis.
When do you say someone is positive of Mantoux test?
A Mantoux test is done by injecting a very small amount of TB protein ( antigens) under the top layer of skin. The skin test is then read 2 or 3 days later, a positive test, doesn't always mean someone has TB; it just means that you have been exposed to TB at sometime in your life, a follow up XRay or CT scan to reveal if there is an active infection should be done.A sputum test can also be done to determine if there is active infection.
What causes ptosis?
A drooping eyelid is most often due to: Weakness of the muscle that raises the eyelid; damage to the nerves that control that muscle; or looseness of the skin of the upper eyelids.
What is an intradermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity?
'Intradermal' means inside the skin. 'Intra' ; inside 'dermal' ; skin. So the tester is taking a sample from under the surface of the skin to test for tuberculosis (TB).
What is local infiltration?
Infiltration is one type of injection which can be done around the wound or upper layer of skin.
Is the surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing execess fat skin and muscle?
Blepharoplasty is the medical term meaning surgical repair of the eyelid.
Which muscle causes the skin to twitch?
cutaneous muscle
What type of muscle attached to skin?
Skeletal muscle
Red blotchy skin above ankles It is not itchy no bumps on only on the inside of the upper ankle and lower part of the calf.?
i have it tooo but it on side...i think its a muscle scar......i been on track and coach said nothing to worry about it muscle scar
