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Que Quiere Decir un Resultado Negativo a la Prueba de Tuberculina en la Piel?

This fact sheet discusses the meaning of a negative TB skin test and states that persons with HIV/AIDS may be at risk for false negative results.

Author:

County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Public Health, Tuberculosis Control Program

Audiences:

Hispanic or Latino persons, Non-U.S.-born persons

Topic:

Diagnosis, TB Skin Test

Country of Origin:

United States

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