Latent TB

Posted by linpvc @linpvc, May 9 10:49am

Hi, I'm wondering what test one must have to detect Latent TB. I was diagnosed with it as a child, was never treated for it. I have several granulomas/ nodules. wondering if these nodules are related so I've asked for my doctor to test me for Latent TB. Any information about Latent TB, related granulomas, treatment, testing, etc would be appreciated. thank you

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 11 7:47am

Hello @linpvc, Here are a couple of references that might be helpful if you haven't already seen them.

-- Testing and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the United States: A Clinical Guide for Health Care Providers and Public Health Programs: https://tbcontrollers.org/resources/tb-infection/clinical-recommendations/
-- This reference has some information videos in addition to other resources:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/TB_Community_Resources.aspx
-- LTBI TOOLKIT - Latent TB Infection Resources for Providers
https://nvose.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Providers_LTBI-TOOLKIT-Subpage-v.2.pdf

linpvc | @linpvc | May 13 12:55am

thank you so much.

pjones254 | @pjones254 | Jul 15 10:58am

Question I’m trying to figure out if I have truly been exposed to the tb bacteria January of this year I have a negative tb test 2 months later I test and is positive I test again in 2 weeks and postive , I wait a month and test and postive again and then in 3 months later I test positive .

I have never been near anyone whith active tb
And never been in a setting where tb is common

Is there a good chance that I have never been exposed to this bacteria?

linpvc | @linpvc | Jul 24 11:03am

In reply to @johnbishop "Hello @linpvc, Here are a couple of references that might be helpful if you haven't already..." + (show)

Thank you, I’ tested positive fir TB infection now waiting on results of sputum Culture to determine if I have an active case. Even if only latent
infection I’m choosing to have
It treated.

linpvc | @linpvc | Jul 24 1:03pm

In reply to @pjones254 "Question I’m trying to figure out if I have truly been exposed to the tb bacteria..." + (show)

if tested positive that means you indeed came in contact with the TB pathogen. Id get a blood test and possibly sputum culture. you may have latent TB or active TB. IF LATENT, IT IS NOT CONTAGIOUS. . you may want to seek treatment for it. If active, you will definitel,y need treatment to seek treatment so you don't become too ill and spread it to others.

helenrivera | @helenrivera | Jul 30 10:34am

I had Latent TB in 2015. I had the usual skin test which was negative but my X-ray showed something and they did a blood test, which was positive. I don’t recall the name of the blood test but more accurate than the skin test. I then went down the rabbit hole as shortly after being treated for TB my symptoms worsened and I had a Double Lung Transplant in 2024. I had/have nodules in my lungs and bumps on my body. Good luck

linpvc | @linpvc | Jul 30 4:11pm

Are you intimating that the treatment you received for Latent TB caused the need for a double lung transplant, or did i misunderstand your post? I hope you are now doing well.

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