A person with no known risk factors to TB would need further diagnostic testing to rule out TB if the Mantoux test showed an induration of what size?1.5-2.5 mm5-10 mm10-12 mm> 15 mm
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It involves injecting a small amount of fluid (tuberculin) into the skin of the forearm. The size of the resulting induration (hardened area) is measured after 48 to 72 hours to interpret the result. Show more…
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