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When held in custody, a medical test for communicable diseases can be administred to you at any time. If you are suspected of carrying TB or having been exposed to it, it might well be specified before or after you are extradited, but there is no statutory provision that specifies it that I'm aware of.
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How is the mantoux test for tuberculosis given?
skin test
Can you contract tuberculosis from the tuberculosis skin test?
No.
What medical term for skin test used to determine the presence of tuberculosis infection?
The only thing I've heard the skin test for tuberculosis called is the tuberculin skin test.
Is tuberculosis adisease of skin liver or lungs?
Lungs
What is mantoux skin test used for?
Montoux skin test is used to test infection by tuberculus bacteria. An intradermal injection is given and test result is seen from 48 to 72 hours. An induration for more than 10 mm indicates positive motaux test. It only indicates that there is recent infection by tuberculus bacteria. It does not denotes anything else. It is sometimes false negative is severe tuberculosis. It helps in diagnosis of the tuberculosis.
What is the name of tuberculosis test?
is mostly called the turberculosis skin test
Is tuberculosis a type of skin cancer?
No, it is a lung disease and is very contagious.
What is often given to patients before laser skin resurfacing?
Before the procedure begins, medication is often given to relax the patient and reduce pain.
What is BCG challenge test?
BCG is generally given as vaccination in newborns. it theoretically prevents tuberculosis. to detect T.B. mantaux or tuberculin skin test is done. tuberculin skin test could be negative in a number cases of tuberculosis. BCG VACCINE IS USED AS A TEST IN SUSPECTED TUBERCULOSIS DISEASE it produces accelerated reaction. induration >5mm within 48 - 72 hours, formation of pustule in five days , scar by 1 week.-- this is BCG challenge test.
Is tuberculosis a respiratory disease?
Yes and No! TB is most common in the lungs but can affect the spine, skin, genitals, kidneys and brain
What is the name of a tuberculosis test?
It is often called a tuberculin skin test, or a Mantoux test.
When comparing tuberculosis diphtheria pertussis and anthrax which of the following is true?
When comparing tuberculosis, diphtheria, pertussis, and anthrax, which of the following is true? A. Vaccination has reduced the incidence of tuberculosis and anthrax. B. There's a diagnostic skin test for pertussis and diphtheria. C. Tuberculosis and anthrax can affect many different parts of the body. D. Tuberculosis and anthrax are viral infections.
