Is tb and ppd the same?
My doctor mentioned something about a PPD test after my checkup. I've only ever heard of TB. Are these two things the same, or are they different?
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8 months ago
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Na, dono same nahi hain. PPD toh test ka naam hai. TB khud bimari hai. PPD se pata chalta hai ki body ne TB bacteria ko encounter kiya hai ya nahi.
9 months ago
They are different. PPD is a skin test for TB exposure, not the disease itself. If you're generally healthy and doing regular walks, your immunity will be good. If PPD comes positive, further tests are needed. Stay fit!
9 months ago
Haha, no, they are not the same! One is the villain (TB), and the other is like the detective's tool (PPD test) to find if the villain is lurking somewhere. Don't mix them up, bro!
9 months ago
I remember being super confused about this when I first heard. It's important to know PPD is just a test. A positive PPD means you've been exposed, not necessarily that you have active TB. It caused me so much anxiety initially, so don't let it stress you out.
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6 months ago
No, they're not the same. PPD is like a screening for TB exposure, you know? A positive PPD doesn't always mean active TB, but it definitely means you need more check-ups. It's a bit scary to think about, but better to know for sure.
4 months ago
No, PPD is a test for TB. It checks if your body has reacted to TB bacteria. TB is the disease itself. So, one is a diagnosis tool, the other is the condition. Simple way to understand it.