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Latent TB
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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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
thank you so much.
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?