A Person Who Had a Mantoux Test for Tuberculosis 2

question 8

Multiple Choice

A person who had a Mantoux test for tuberculosis 2 days ago has a 2 mm area of erythema at the site of the test. What is the significance of the person's test result? It:

• A)is positive for tuberculosis.
• B)is negative for tuberculosis.
• C)should be followed up with a chest x-ray.
• D)requires a lung biopsy.

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