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Posted On : 06 Feb 2008

What is the minimal cut off for mantoux for a child less than two years?

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Mantoux test of more than 10 mm is considered positive. In HIV infected children induration more than 5 mm is considered positive. In BCG vaccinated individuals , a cut-off of 15mm is taken.

17 years ago

Mumtazuddin Ahmed

5mm induration

17 years ago

Taher M Amin

10 ml swelling

17 years ago

waitim Jim

the mantoux cut off value: at least 1.5 cm in size

17 years ago

shivani bansal

1tuberculin unit

17 years ago

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