Which of the Following Cases Is Considered a Positive PPD

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cases is considered a positive PPD test result with induration 5 mm or larger?

• A) Individuals infected with HIV
• B) Anyone in close contact with a patient newly diagnosed with TB
• C) Patients who have undergone recent organ transplant
• D) Person exposed to or infected with the TB bacillus in the past
• E) All of the above

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