Enter your symptoms and find possible causes with MedHelp's new Symptom Search.

Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.

Respiratory Disorders Community

Post a Question Back to Forum

Watch this Discussion

Email this

MedHelp Member's Question

Positive tb test

by apollo18, Nov 07, 2009 01:07AM

Tags: positive tb tests

Should the standard course of antibiotics be taken when there is a positive TB skin test, but the chest xray is clear and the patient is healthy with no symptoms?

Back to Forum

Post Comment

Related Communities

Allergy

Asthma

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder

Cold & Flu

Ear, Nose & Throat

Smoking Addiction

Recent Videos

Some Wall Street Firms Have the H1N1 Vaccine Already

You May Have a 25% Chance of Catching Swine Flu

Women Are Better Than Men At Preventing the Flu

Related Expert Forums

Asthma

Asthma and Allergy

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder

Respiratory Disorders

Recent Activity

teko gotta get the energy to work, somehow! Off for another cup of...

Mood Tracker: Maybe just a little
22 hrs ago by PenelopeAnn

krashing_now commented on photo
Nov 30

aheart commented on photo
Nov 30

meg321 commented on scared
Nov 30

pect joined this community
Welcome them!
Nov 30

Annie454 joined this community
Welcome them!
Nov 29

Pete520 joined this community
Welcome them!
Nov 29

Most Viewed Health Pages

Pulmonary Nodules

Lung Disease FAQ

Preventative Medication

Rescue Medications

Informational Asthma Links

See all Health Pages

Information contained within this site is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your physician or other health provider for any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. By using this site you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

MedHelp.org subscribes to the HONCode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation. Verify here



	Email this page to a friend Friend's Email: Your Name: Your Email: Message: Enter the code shown: Submitting Send Email



	Leave a Note for Just a note Hugs Thinking of you Thank You Welcome Prayer Feel better Congrats! Happy Thanksgiving Just a quick note to say hi! Add as friend Post It Never Mind 800 character limit exceeded Just a quick note to say hi! You deserve a big bear hug! You're in my thoughts all the time, but especially today. Thank you for everything! Welcome to our community! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you feel better soon! Congratulations! Time for a celebration... Happy Thanksgiving!