Is tuberculosis antibody positive to get tuberculosis?

TB antibody positive does not necessarily mean tuberculosis, need to be combined with other test results and clinical symptoms to make a comprehensive judgment. TB antibody positive does not necessarily mean tuberculosis, but also need to be combined with other test results and clinical symptoms to make a comprehensive judgment. TB antibodies are produced in the body of tuberculosis patients, so positive tuberculosis antibodies may be a hint of tuberculosis. 2. Other lung diseases: In addition to tuberculosis, some other lung diseases may also lead to positive tuberculosis antibodies, such as pneumonia, lung abscess, bronchiectasis, etc. 3. BCG vaccination: BCG is a vaccine against tuberculosis. After vaccination, tuberculosis antibodies may be positive.4.Other factors: certain autoimmune diseases, malignant tumors, viral infections, etc. may also lead to tuberculosis antibody positive.To determine whether tuberculosis is present, doctors usually take the following steps: 1. Detailed medical history: including symptoms, exposure history, past medical history, etc. 2. Physical examination: check for abnormal signs in the lungs. 3. Other examinations: chest X-ray or CT examination, tuberculosis smear and culture, tuberculin test, etc. to further confirm the diagnosis. 4. Comprehensive evaluation: The doctor will make a comprehensive evaluation based on the history, examination results and clinical symptoms to determine whether there is tuberculosis or other diseases. It should be noted that TB antibody positive is only an auxiliary diagnostic index, can not be used alone as a basis for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. If TB antibody positive, should seek medical attention promptly, follow the doctor's advice for further examination and treatment. For some special groups, such as immunocompromised people, elderly people, diabetes patients, etc., TB antibody positive need to pay more attention, because these groups are more susceptible to TB infection, and symptoms may not be typical. In addition, for people with a history of close contact, appropriate examination and preventive measures should also be carried out. In short, TB antibody positive does not necessarily mean tuberculosis, need to consider a variety of factors for diagnosis. If there are doubts or concerns about TB antibody positive results, should consult a doctor in time, in order to obtain more accurate diagnosis and treatment advice. At the same time, maintain good living habits, enhance immunity is also very important to prevent the occurrence of tuberculosis.