TB Skin Test Side Effects
TB Skin Test Side Effects
TB Skin Test Side Effects
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Please review and confirm that you wish to publish this article Introduction
how it's done, what it's for read in 48 to 72 hours by trained professional
don't measure redness, just induration millimeters Interpretation
no induration, 5 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm Key Concepts
Mantoux tuberculosis test
References
[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003839.htm] [http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/testing/skintesting.htm] [http://www.cdc.gov/tb/education/Mantoux/part2.htm] Key Concepts
tuberculosis skin test tuberculin skin test PPD tuberculosis test Mantoux tuberculosis test
References
[http://www.cdc.gov/tb/education/Mantoux/part2.htm] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tuberculosis (TB): Tuberculin Skin Testing [http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/testing/skintesting.htm] [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003839.htm]
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Marcy Brinkley's articles about health care and legal issues have appeared in "Texas Health Law Reporter" and the "State Bar of Texas Health Law Section Report." She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing, a master's degree in business administration and a Doctor of Jurisprudence. Comments to the Reviewer Edit Draft Submit for Review
References
[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003839.htm] [http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/testing/skintesting.htm] [http://www.cdc.gov/tb/education/Mantoux/part2.htm]
User Bio
Marcy Brinkley's articles about health care and legal issues have appeared in "Texas Health Law Reporter" and the "State Bar of Texas Health Law Section Report." She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing, a master's degree in business administration and a Doctor of Jurisprudence. Comments to the Reviewer Edit Draft Submit for Review
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