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What do you mean by positive tuberculosis extensive disease?
Means that you have tuberculosis(TB), and you have it a lot.
What are the test to confirmed into positive of tuberculosis?
if montoux test is positive
A positive value for a correlation indicates?
A positive value for a correlation indicates a positive correlation; e.g. it has a positive slope.
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.
Definition for false positive mean?
A test result which incorrectly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is present.
What is mantoux skin test used for?
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.
Who is affected by tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis (Known years ago as consumption) almost always affects the lungs.
Blood results - hsv-2 igg was 5.00 were you just exposed recently?
You can't know if you were exposed lately, but a positive IgG result indicates prior exposure.
What is the ICD-9 code for history of positive PPD test in the past - 795.51?
The PPD test is the test for tuberculosis. The correct code for a positive test in the past is V12.01 for a personal history of tuberculosis.
What are the indicators of a ppd test?
Indicators of a positive PPD (purified protein derivative) test for tuberculosis include a raised bump or hardened area at the injection site on the skin. The size of this reaction is measured after 48-72 hours and is considered positive if it exceeds a certain diameter, typically 5-15mm depending on the individual's risk factors. A positive PPD test suggests exposure to the bacteria that causes tuberculosis but does not confirm active disease; further testing is needed for diagnosis.
What if you test positive for quantiferon gold test?
It is a test for tuberculosis. If you have tested positive then your doctor will advise you what needs to be done.
What does the result in mantoux test reading after 72 hours erthema 55mm and induration 44 mm mean?
A Mantoux test reading of 55 mm erythema and 44 mm induration after 72 hours indicates a strong positive reaction, suggesting that the individual may have been exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis or has a latent tuberculosis infection. The significant induration, particularly over 15 mm, typically signifies a higher risk of active TB or previous exposure, especially in high-risk populations. Further evaluation and clinical correlation are necessary for diagnosis and management.
