I work in a hospital in the surgery dept., the area was never raised or hard, but the redness is very dark and noticable.
2007-01-12 10:57:08 · 7 answers · asked by samamfer 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I'd call the doctor who gave you the shot, and ask them. I wouldn't be worried about TB, but rather if you were somehow allergic to something in the test itself.
2007-01-12 11:00:57 · answer #1 · answered by mvsopen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not yet. False positives are common. Have a repeat test and if it reacts the same way get a chest X-ray. Since you work in a hospital you may have been exposed to TB but this does not mean you have it. Have you had a BCG (TB) immunization? This will also cause the area to become red and irritated.
2007-01-12 11:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by Pat-RN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it's just being irrated to the shot itself. I have a sensitivity to needles so I get the same thing......it's fun because I Have to get the TB thing for work and then I screw around with co-workers saying "Oh my God it's positive...Look"!?!!
I'd still check with your doctor if your really concerned...
2007-01-12 11:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to worry about. If the area was not raised (induration), you are not positive. The redness will clear up.
2007-01-12 13:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, I seen it happen times in the military. Later it become just an allergic reaction. See a doc now. It may infect you or may not.
2007-01-12 11:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by rivasboyz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the doc who gave you the test to make sure.
2007-01-12 11:05:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back and have them look at it again.
2007-01-12 11:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋