When Is Skin Testing for Tuberculosis (The Mantoux Test)recommended

question 13

Multiple Choice

When is skin testing for tuberculosis (the Mantoux test) recommended?

• A) Every year for all children older than 2 years
• B) Every year for all children older than 10 years
• C) Every 2 years for all children starting at age 1 year
• D) Periodically for children who reside in high prevalence regions

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