Tuberculin Skin Testing

question 47

Multiple Choice

Tuberculin skin testing

• A)involves the injection of PPD intradermally.
• B)uses a purified protein filtrate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
• C)will be positive if person has had previous exposure.
• D)will be positive in active TB.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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