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Online TST/QFT Interpreter

This tool estimates the risk of active tuberculosis for an individual with a tuberculin skin test reaction of 5+mm, based on his/her clinical profile. It is intended for adults tested with standard tuberculin (5 TU PPDS, or 2 TU RT-23).

Author:

S. Law, D. Menzies, M. Pai, A. Benedetti., McGill University Health Centre, MUHC

Topic:

Diagnosis, TB Skin Test

Country of Origin:

Canada

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