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Mantoux is the easiest way to protect yourself from such a terrible disease as tuberculosis. Thanks to the public method of vaccination, antibodies are produced to this disease, and special samples show the susceptibility of a person to this disease. A special drug is injected into the human body, causing some inflammation on the surface of the skin. It is for him that the specialist is able to decipher the results of the procedure. Why it is necessary to vaccinate mantoux, and what role it plays for health in general, we will consider below.
Mantu in childhood
This type of diagnosis allows you to identify tuberculous bacteria in the child’s body and, if necessary, vaccinate against the disease. The first vaccination is given immediately after birth, and then repeated at the age of 7 and 14 years. Thanks to this vaccine, it is possible to determine how the immunity of the child is formed. This test allows you to observe the ability of the child’s body to resist tuberculosis pathogens. Thanks to timely diagnosis, it is possible to monitor the state of health and, if necessary, provide timely treatment. Timely detected danger contributes to the timely adoption of not only preventive, but also therapeutic measures to eliminate the disease.
Are there any contraindications to mantoux?
Before BCG, the child is necessarily examined by a pediatrician, since there are a number of some contraindications:
- Various skin diseases.
- Chronic inflammatory pathologies in the acute stage.
- The presence of an infection.
- The presence of mental disorders.
- Periods of unstable remission of any allergic manifestations.
In the case of the course of the disease, which is a contraindication to the mantoux test, it is necessary to wait a two-month period after a complete cure. Only then is the test allowed.
What to do if a positive result appears?
If the mantoux test gives a positive reaction, this does not mean that you should immediately resort to the treatment of tuberculosis. It often happens that a person can only be a carrier. This is often the reason for the manifestation of a positive result, but at the same time, additional tests are mandatory. Do not panic, as any positive reaction in the first place is only an excuse for a wider diagnosis. It is necessary to visit a phthisiatrician, undergo an examination and a comprehensive examination by a specialist.