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Positive PPD

I was wondering if you fellow nurses out there have experience with my current issue. I recently had a positive PPD >10mm, and it was discovered while I was seeking employment at another facility. I had chest X-RAY which was negative, so I assumed that I was fine. Well, unfortunately, all is not well. According to my new facility, I am required to take the 9 month INH therapy in order for us to move forward with employment. I asked the ID doc at my new facility that if I got the blood test (TB gold test) and it was negative,if I would still have to take the therapy. He told me that based on the PPD, I would still have to take the medication regardless of the blood test results. I'm going through all the motions and required actions for exposure, but I have known other nurses with positive PPDs who are only required to have a chest x-ray. Any advice would be appreciated as I'm not sure that I want to put myself through 9 months of meds with labs etc...

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    We cannot answer this question. As per the site terms of service we all agreed to we agree to neither ask nor offer medical advice.

    Try consulting your county health department as they are usually charged with coordinating TB testing, reporting and treatment.

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