Re: OT Question for the brains of the group on PPD TB readings

[Guest guest]

Redness, or erythema, after an injection can be quite normal and does not indicate that she has TB. I would only be concered if the site was raised and is greater than 5 mm, that MAY indicate she has/had TB. The test typically is read 2 to 3 days after the injection to give reliable results. Also in regards to the spot they found in the chest, was it around the very top of the lung? TB "spots" on chest X-rays are usually found at the top part of the lung b/c those bugs must have lots of oxygen and that's where it is most abundant in the lung.. Hope this helps answer you question.... Take care wrote: Okay, I have a question regarding PPD tests or tines or whatever people might be familiar with calling them. My mom had one done today and it is already red around the injection site. She has done this in the past with other tests. No doctor has ever done anything about this per my mom, but she has also had a doctor find a lung spot which was thought to be Valley Fever (they live primarily in Phoenix). I wonder what to advise her because

she is one who love to avoid…AVOID. Any advice on what to do with a 60-year-old, I am not old, parent? Love to all, Mom of Noah (9) UC, PSC, osteopenia ‘05

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Redness, or erythema, after an injection can be quite normal and does not indicate that she has TB. I would only be concered if the site was raised and is greater than 5 mm, that MAY indicate she has/had TB. The test typically is read 2 to 3 days after the injection to give reliable results. Also in regards to the spot they found in the chest, was it around the very top of the lung? TB "spots" on chest X-rays are usually found at the top part of the lung b/c those bugs must have lots of oxygen and that's where it is most abundant in the lung.. Hope this helps answer you question.... Take care wrote: Okay, I have a question regarding PPD tests or tines or whatever people might be familiar with calling them. My mom had one done today and it is already red around the injection site. She has done this in the past with other tests. No doctor has ever done anything about this per my mom, but she has also had a doctor find a lung spot which was thought to be Valley Fever (they live primarily in Phoenix). I wonder what to advise her because

she is one who love to avoid…AVOID. Any advice on what to do with a 60-year-old, I am not old, parent? Love to all, Mom of Noah (9) UC, PSC, osteopenia ‘05

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Redness, or erythema, after an injection can be quite normal and does not indicate that she has TB. I would only be concered if the site was raised and is greater than 5 mm, that MAY indicate she has/had TB. The test typically is read 2 to 3 days after the injection to give reliable results. Also in regards to the spot they found in the chest, was it around the very top of the lung? TB "spots" on chest X-rays are usually found at the top part of the lung b/c those bugs must have lots of oxygen and that's where it is most abundant in the lung.. Hope this helps answer you question.... Take care wrote: Okay, I have a question regarding PPD tests or tines or whatever people might be familiar with calling them. My mom had one done today and it is already red around the injection site. She has done this in the past with other tests. No doctor has ever done anything about this per my mom, but she has also had a doctor find a lung spot which was thought to be Valley Fever (they live primarily in Phoenix). I wonder what to advise her because

she is one who love to avoid…AVOID. Any advice on what to do with a 60-year-old, I am not old, parent? Love to all, Mom of Noah (9) UC, PSC, osteopenia ‘05

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

The PPD ( purified protein dirivitive of tuberculin, 0.1ml injected intradermally) test for tuberculosis, and the Tine test, which is "stamped" into the dermis, can show reactivity if the person has ever been exposed to TB at any time, it does not necessarily mean that the person has TB. Once a person shows a positive reaction to the PPD or Tine test, they will always show one indicationg that they have antibodies to the disease. A positive reaction warrants followup by chest x-ray and a physician's evaluation.

"Valley Fever" or cocccidioidomycosis, is a respiratory fungal infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides. The opportunistic spores of the fungus live in the dust of dry, desert states and just love to take up residence in warm, moist lungs of some people. It is usually treated with antifungal medication, like fluconazole or itraconazole.

Hope this helps,

Chris

mother of Joe (32), UC 1987, J-pouch 1999, PSC, acute pancreatitis 03/06

[Guest guest]

Thanks

That does help. I think I am less

worried.

And Ross, interesting on the chest

x-ray info. I will ask if the spots were up high. I really don’t

know. My mom tends not to ask and when I do she thinks I want her

dead. I truly don’t!!!!! I love her to pieces, but she makes

me nuts when she can’t take a little concern for her well being.

Thank you both,

[Guest guest]

Thanks

That does help. I think I am less

worried.

And Ross, interesting on the chest

x-ray info. I will ask if the spots were up high. I really don’t

know. My mom tends not to ask and when I do she thinks I want her

dead. I truly don’t!!!!! I love her to pieces, but she makes

me nuts when she can’t take a little concern for her well being.

Thank you both,

[Guest guest]

Thanks

That does help. I think I am less

worried.

And Ross, interesting on the chest

x-ray info. I will ask if the spots were up high. I really don’t

know. My mom tends not to ask and when I do she thinks I want her

dead. I truly don’t!!!!! I love her to pieces, but she makes

me nuts when she can’t take a little concern for her well being.

Thank you both,

[Guest guest]

In response to reaction to the TB test. If one has had a vaccination

(BCG vaccine) given as a norm to all babies in some countries against

tuberculosis, one can also get positive results with the test.

Rita (Florida)

[Guest guest]

In response to reaction to the TB test. If one has had a vaccination

(BCG vaccine) given as a norm to all babies in some countries against

tuberculosis, one can also get positive results with the test.

Rita (Florida)

[Guest guest]

In response to reaction to the TB test. If one has had a vaccination

(BCG vaccine) given as a norm to all babies in some countries against

tuberculosis, one can also get positive results with the test.

Rita (Florida)