I recently had a TB shot (Mantoux test) and my arm is a bit red, but not too much. I'm trying to figure out if it's reacting or not. What does a negative TB shot reaction look like on the arm, like, no bump or swelling?
8 months ago
When you talk about a 'TB shot' I'm assuming you mean the Mantoux skin test for TB. A negative result means there's no significant raised, hard bump at the injection site. It should just look like a normal skin area, maybe a tiny red spot. But it's vital to have a healthcare professional interpret the results, as improper reading can lead to complications.
8 months ago
For the TB skin test, when I got mine checked, the nurse said a negative result means there's no swelling or hard lump at the spot. It looked just like a normal part of my arm, maybe a faint red dot from the needle. It was a relief, honestly.
7 months ago
A negative TB skin test simply looks like the normal skin, or just a small red mark where the injection was given, without any significant swelling or hardness after a couple of days. While I believe in natural immunity, for something like TB, always get proper medical interpretation. Don't try to read it yourself.
4 months ago
A negative TB shot? Oh, that means I don't have another thing to worry about when I'm already barely sleeping! It means there's no big red bump or hard lump where they jabbed you, just a normal arm. Thank god, one less thing to keep me awake at night!
6 months ago
For a TB skin test, a negative result means that when it's checked after a couple of days, there won't be a hard, raised bump, or if there is, it will be very small. It should look like your normal skin or just a tiny red mark from the injection. It's a good sign, indicating no TB infection, but always confirm with your doctor.
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