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Please do NOT start your baby on meds until you seek another opinion. My daughters are from India...each one of them received the live TB vaccine. This vaccine is not used in the U.S. They will ALWAYS test positive for TB because they have antibodies to it which are from the vaccine. A simple chest x-ray should be done and will satisfy you that he does not have TB. If he has a small scar on his shoulder...he has had the live vaccine for TB. Most all 3rd world countries still use this type. He is not in any danger. BUT...my doctor told me to never have the girls receive a TB skin test. He has seen some pretty severe skin reactions. If there is a question whether he has been exposed to TB in the future.. simply do a chest x-ray...no skin tests. Please get a second opinion on the test your son had. I didn't read all the posts before mine...but I'm sure they are giving you the same advice. Take a deep breath and love your baby...I'm sure he is fine......Karen
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