I am pregnant with my fourth child, almost 24 weeks. Yesterday I was informed that the pathology done on the placenta of my 3rd child, had a spot on it commonly found in people with tb! Needless to sayim freaking out. They have given me a skin test, results will be read tomorrow. So far nothing has happen. About 3 1/2 years ago I had a false positivetb test before beginning work in the medical field.  What the heck does this all mean? Why wasnt I informed about this after my third child who is now 15 months old and very healthy?  Do I have tb?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. No need to worry about tuberculosis. Even if you have positive skin test, treatment it is not required. Treatment of tuberculosis should be started in symptomatic patients with clinicopathological correlation. Only on the basis of skin test, TB can not be diagnosed. So don't star anti tb Chat Doctor.  Better to consult pulmonologist first and discuss all these. Also, don't worry about your child as he is 15 months old and healthy. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.