Symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis after skin test

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Tuberculosis is a common infectious disease, mentioned this infectious disease, many friends are very afraid. Suffering from this disease will not only cause serious damage to the patient's body, but also have the risk of infecting others. Therefore, we must understand the signs of tuberculosis. If the body appears similar symptoms, it is necessary to immediately go to the hospital for examination. So, what are the symptoms of tuberculosis after skin test? Now let's talk about it.

Symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis after skin test

The injection site of tuberculosis skin test is usually 0.1ml (5iu) in the middle of left forearm flexion. After the skin test, you need to use a pen to draw a circle on the outside of the skin to compare with the original skin after 48 to 72 hours.

After the skin test, it takes 48 to 72 hours to view the skin test results. Otherwise, it is not accurate to judge the skin test results. If the diameter is less than 5mm, use a ruler to measure the diameter of the mound on the skin at the place where the skin test was conducted last time. If the diameter is less than 5mm, it can be judged as negative.

After 48 to 72 hours, the diameter of the induration of the skin was measured with a ruler at the place where the Picchu was made. If the diameter of the mound is between 5 and 9 mm, the skin test results can be judged as weak positive.

matters needing attention

After the above introduction, I believe you all know the symptoms of tuberculosis after skin test. Suffering from tuberculosis can cause serious harm to the patient's friends. For our own health, we must take measures to prevent tuberculosis. Keep away from the source of infection and wear masks in places with serious pollution. At ordinary times to develop good habits and eating habits.