Mantoux tuberculin skin test
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Mantoux tuberculin skin test
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov
During a Mantoux (PPD) tuberculin skin test, TB antigens are injected under the top layer of skin. A positive reaction, usually a firm red bump where the needle went into your skin, means you were exposed to TB bacteria. This test does not reveal whether you have active TB, which can be spread to others. A trained professional must interpret your test.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alfred A. Lardizabal, MD - Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine/Tuberculosis |
| Last Updated | May 18, 2007 |
| Last updated: | May 18, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Alfred A. Lardizabal, MD - Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine/Tuberculosis |
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