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I have diagnosed for pulmonary tb since 3 months and now I am on medication Rifampicin. Now its time for me to go abroad Will my medical mantoux test for tb shows a positive result when I am on medication?
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It will remain positive through out your life now.
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Yes it will be positive. One it becomes positive, it remains positive lifelong. Those having Mounteux negative are at more risk of developing miliary tuberculosis or tubercular meningitis. You are at more risk of developing miliary tuberculosis or tubercular meningitis, if you don't have Monteux positive.
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Mantoux test will be positive. Don't depend on Mantoux test.
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Yes.
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