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Tuberculin Skin Testing

Fact Sheet
Tuberculin Skin Testing

This fact sheet provides information on tuberculin skin testing. It explains how to interpret tuberculin skin test (TST) results, including special considerations. 

Author:

CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Audiences:

Health Educators/Communicators, Physicians

Topic:

Diagnosis, TB Skin Test

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States

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