The area is red and looks bruised. My friend said that the nurse could of broke a blood vessel. However, I feel a bit woosy. I have had a ton of these before...and never had this reaction. Could this just be an allergic reaction?
2007-02-26 12:33:33 · 4 answers · asked by Stephanie 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
The amount of redness is not used to determine if a TB test is positive. The diameter of the hard induration and the number of risk factors are used to determine if the test is positive.
2007-02-26 15:32:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suspect that your woosiness may be due to anxiety and not to the TB test. Adverse reactions are quite uncommon.
Sometimes there will be a small amount of blood that extravasates under the skin for a centimeter or two. It looks bad, but will clear up in a few days.
2007-02-26 20:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An allergic reaction, I think not. Especially if you've had many of these tests before. The person may have not been a professional (someone just starting out).
2007-02-26 20:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ME♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry if you are positive you will get a chest x ray and if positive you will start antibiotics
2007-02-26 20:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by â?¥ Pawya! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋