Which Person Should Be Treated with Prophylactic Antitubercular Medication

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Multiple Choice

Which person should be treated with prophylactic antitubercular medication?

• A) A child who attends the same school with a child who has tuberculosis
• B) A nurse who is working in a hospital
• C) An individual who is HIV-positive with a negative TB skin test
• D) A patient who has close contact with someone who has tuberculosis

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