Positive TB skin test, Negative chest X-ray
Hello Marines,
I'm interested in enlisting in the Marines but am currently taking a INH, a preventative antibiotic, to treat latent TB infection. I talked to a recruiter about this but he seemed a bit clueless about my situation. He asked me if I had been quarantined, was I still contagious, did I have trouble breathing, etc. I explained that I wasn't contagious and that it was common for foreign born individuals, as I am from Mexico, to have a positive TB skin test. He told me he would check with his "higher ups" to see what could be done but hasn't been very good at staying in contact.
Well, my questions are: 1) Am I going to have to wait until AFTER I finish taking INH before I can even begin the enlistment process? 2) The recruiter said that if I got a doctor to clear me by stating that I was healthy, I would clear at MEPS; is this true and, if yes, would a standard physical do the job?
Just in case it'll help, I'm 26, 100 sit-ups, 8-10 pull ups, 3 mile run in 24 minutes (needs improvement, I know). I haven't taken the ASVAB but I scored an 89 on the practice at the recruiter's office.
Thanks for taking the time to read my question and all input will be greatly appreciated.