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positive mantoux

I had my yearly PPD at work lastnight ( I work in LTC) at 11:30 pm and at 8 am this morning I had a red,raised area and my DON said I need a chest xray. I have a lot of concerns. I know I could just be infected with TB germ or have active TB, my concerns.

What about my family and any other people I have been in contact with?

Will I be able to continue working if I have just been exposed?

If I have active TB how long until no longer contagious?

About 9 months ago a resident was admitted and after a week we found out that she had TB, we were eventually told that there was no risk to the staff, could this have been when I was exposed? and if so, why hasn't other staff been positive? Would my employer be responsible if I had active TB?

Thanks for all who respond.

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Any of us could be exposed to any disease at any time, whether at work or at WalMart.

I know that a +PPD is frightening, but it needs to be read at the proper time, usually at 48-72 hours. 8.5 hours after placement is not appropriate.

You need to address your concerns with your doctor as well as employee health. Wishing you the best of health.

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