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Quick Reference on TB Skin Testing: 2-Step vs. Contact Follow-up

This fact sheet provides guidelines for performing 2-step vs. contact follow-up skin testing, and procedures for administering and interperting skin test results.

Author:

Toronto Public Health, Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program

Topic:

Diagnosis, TB Skin Test

Country of Origin:

Canada

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