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emily (user-0ce2942.cable.mindspring.com - 24.225.36.130)
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 11:34 am:   

my skin test for tb is positive but my chest xray is fine. anybody know anything about this? does this kill my chances? please email or post any info that might help.
Anonymous (c-67-168-130-132.hsd1.wa.comcast.net - 67.168.130.132)
Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2006 - 1:56 pm:   

I don't know how the Peace Corps handles this but for what it's worth, I wouldn't over react. If you talk with anyone from Eastern Europe or places like the Caribean they'll laugh and say everyone tests positive for TB. It's their immunization in a way. Good luck.

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