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Montoux skin test is used to test infection by tuberculus bacteria. An intradermal injection is given and test result is seen from 48 to 72 hours. An induration for more than 10 mm indicates positive motaux test. It only indicates that there is recent infection by tuberculus bacteria. It does not denotes anything else. It is sometimes false negative is severe tuberculosis. It helps in diagnosis of the tuberculosis.
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How do you pronounce mantoux?
Mantoux is pronounced as "mahn-too." It is a term commonly used when referring to the Mantoux tuberculin skin test, which is a test to check for tuberculosis infection.
How is the mantoux test for tuberculosis given?
skin test
What is the name of a tuberculosis test?
It is often called a tuberculin skin test, or a Mantoux test.
Who should not have a mantoux skin test?
Type your answer here... a person with skin allergy with anything antigens
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.
What is present with a positive Mantoux?
If you get a positive Mantoux test it means that you have purified protein derivative. This test is used to test for TB or Tuberculosis. If you get a positive test, further testing is required to see if you actually have Tuberculosis.
What is the meaning of 28mm swelling in the Mantoux test?
what is the meaning of 28mm swelling in the widest in mantoux test
Which is an intradermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity?
Mantoux test
What is mantoux test use to detect?
Tuberculosis
Can mantoux test be given in upper arm?
no it cant
Is mantoux test dangerous to pregnant women?
No. This test is safe during pregnancy.
Is mantoux test positive in healed or treated T.B?
yes
