False positives in these types of tests, which identify immune markers rather than the disease-causing bacteria, can happen for a few reasons.
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter’s doctor said her PPD was positive and sent her for a chest X-ray to rule out TB. Is it possible to have a false-positive result? Her pediatrician says she should follow ...
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