I've never had it before and I'm terribly afraid of needles and shots. I've heard that it's nothing like a shot and it feels like a mosquito bite [which you normally DONT feel]. However I know that it is going to be administerd from a needle. Can someone give me some advice please, I'm freaking out, Thanks!
2007-08-29 18:51:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
For getting TUBERCLUOSIS confirmed a test called Mantoux test is conducted. It is very easy and the pain will be like giving an injection.
The Mantoux test is a skin test used to identify individuals who have previously been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis infection and disease in humans. The test is performed by injecting 0.1 ml of a solution that contains an extract of cultures of the bacterium, called tuberculin, into the dermis layer of the skin of the forearm with a 27-gauge needle. In individuals who previously have been infected with the bacterium, either clinically or subclinically, the test may stimulate a reaction (called "delayed hypersensitivity reaction") if the body's immune system recognizes the antigenic components in the test solution. The skin reaction is "read" forty-eight to seventy-two hours after the injection by measuring the amount of induration (swelling) at the injection site in millimeters. The sensitivity and the specificity of the test depend upon many variables, and false negative results are common.-
2007-08-29 20:35:47 · answer #1 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
VERY thin needle, just under the skin, and a small bump, just like a mosquito bite. When done correctly, its fast and painless. Much easier than a deep muscle shot. Relax
2007-08-29 19:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by cowboy in scrubs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it does not hurt. In this test, a small quantity of tuberculin is injected just beneath the skin. The more painful part is the mental worry should there be a redness or swelling after 48 hours!
2007-08-29 19:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by Floyd P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does harm slightly, yet truly basically as much as a shot does. they're going to inject slightly fluid under the floor on your arm, which will bubble up and bleed basically slightly. The bubble returns to regularly occurring after a couple of minutes because of the fact the fluid is absorbed. in the experience that your attempt is destructive, not lots will ensue to it after that. If that's useful, in spite of the undeniable fact that, that's going to alter into contaminated to with regard to the scale of one / 4 or extra, and itchy. you will somewhat understand. the different significant situation to understand a pair of TB attempt is which you definitely would desire to circulate returned in 2 days to have it study. in case you wait too long, you will would desire to have it redone. they permit you recognize maximum of this once you circulate day after today, in spite of the undeniable fact that that's often great to understand what to assume. good success, and characteristic exciting volunteering! I volunteer at my nearby nursing homestead and that's somewhat between the suitable reviews i've got had.
2016-12-16 07:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by nations 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a very tiny pinprick just like a mosquito bite --it doesn't hurt anything like a regular shot at all --don't worry relax and don't look lol
2007-08-29 19:00:37 · answer #5 · answered by PanthersClaws4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mantoux ? It is hurt for me. More hurt than usual intra musculary shot.
2007-08-29 21:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋