Respiratory Conditions
Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
Mild
ICD-10: R76 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: टीबी टेस्ट पॉजिटिव · தமிழ்: காசநோய் சோதனை நேர்மறை · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಟಿಬಿ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಧನಾತ್ಮಕ · తెలుగు: టిబి పరీక్ష పాజిటివ్ · বাংলা: টিবি পরীক্ষা পজিটিভ · मराठी: टीबी चाचणी पॉझिटिव्ह · ગુજરાતી: ટીબી ટેસ્ટ પોઝિટિવ
About this condition
A nonspecific reaction to a tuberculin skin test (Mantoux test) means the test shows a positive result, indicating prior exposure to TB bacteria, but the person does not have active tuberculosis disease. This is common in India due to widespread BCG vaccination or past exposure to TB. Further testing like chest X-ray is needed to confirm no active infection, and preventive treatment may be recommended.
Common symptoms
positive tuberculin test
raised skin bump after TB test
induration at injection site
no active TB symptoms
When to see a doctor: routine evaluation to rule out active TB and discuss preventive treatment
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | टीबी टेस्ट पॉजिटिव · मंटू टेस्ट रिएक्शन · टीबी स्किन टेस्ट सकारात्मक · बिना टीबी के टेस्ट पॉजिटिव |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | காசநோய் சோதனை நேர்மறை · மான்டோக்ஸ் சோதனை · காசநோய் தோல் சோதனை · செயலில் இல்லாத காச பரிசோதனை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಟಿಬಿ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಧನಾತ್ಮಕ · ಮ್ಯಾಂಟೌಕ್ಸ್ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ · ಟಿಬಿ ಚರ್ಮ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ · ಸಕ್ರಿಯವಲ್ಲದ ಟಿಬಿ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | టిబి పరీక్ష పాజిటివ్ · మాంటోక్స్ పరీక్ష · టిబి చర్మ పరీక్ష · చురుకైన టిబి లేని పరీక్ష |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | টিবি পরীক্ষা পজিটিভ · ম্যান্টক্স পরীক্ষা · টিবি চামড়া পরীক্ষা · সক্রিয় টিবি ছাড়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | टीबी चाचणी पॉझिटिव्ह · मँटू चाचणी · टीबी त्वचा चाचणी · सक्रिय टीबी नसलेली चाचणी |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ટીબી ટેસ્ટ પોઝિટિવ · માન્ટૂ ટેસ્ટ · ટીબી ત્વચા પરીક્ષણ · સક્રિય ટીબી વગર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis?
positive tuberculin test, raised skin bump after TB test, induration at injection site, no active TB symptoms.
When should I see a doctor?
routine evaluation to rule out active TB and discuss preventive treatment
Is Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis?
Severity is classified as Mild. routine evaluation to rule out active TB and discuss preventive treatment.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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