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BCG vaccin is alredy given to my son in my place(india).. here in us they did a ppd skin test and the result is positive(tb)
the question is due to bcg the result is positive?
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YES, someone who has been vaccinated with the BCG vaccine WILL test posititive on a PPD skin test. When being given the PPD (tuberculin) test, you should advise the nurse that you have had the BCG vaccination.
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No, it would not be to due to the BCG.
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