My 9 month old baby weights 7.6 kg having cough couple of times, when physician asked for the MT(Mantoux)test,it results positive with 10mm*14mm.We have started to give him the medicines suggested by the physician. Please tell me if there are any tests which will confirmed he has the bacterial infection, also if there is any other causes which results positive MT test. And last but due to which i worried is there any side effects by the medicines on my babies future health.

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Q	My 9 month old baby weights 7.6 kg having cough couple of times, when physician asked for the MT(Mantoux)test,it results positive with 10mm*14mm.We have started to give him the medicines suggested by the physician. Please tell me if there are any tests which will confirmed he has the bacterial infection, also if there is any other causes which results positive MT test. And last but due to which i worried is there any side effects by the medicines on my babies future health.
	Posted By : Manish Hurde , Thane \| On 29.6.2011	Post Answer X

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1	A Possitive Mantoux Test means previous exposure to TB. If the pediatrician suggested treatment you have to follow his suggestions.All medications have side effects but the risks of not taking the medications may out weigh the side effects. So please follow the suggestions of your pediatrician. You could go for a second consultation if you are uncomfortable about putting the baby on long term medications.
	Posted By :Admin , Kochi \| On 12.9.2011