Journal article
Tuberculin skin testing: Indication, interpretation, and management
Abstract
PURPOSE: To review the indication, interpretation, and management of tuberculin skin testing (TST) in a case-based format. EPIDEMIOLOGY: Worldwide, tuberculosis (TB) is the second most common cause of death among infectious diseases. An estimated 10% of the 10 to 15 million persons with latent tuberculous infection (LTBI) will develop active disease at some point in life if they are not treated. REVIEW SUMMARY: Despite the continuing decline in …
Authors
Hinthorn D; Bader MS
Journal
Advanced Studies in Medicine, Vol. 4, No. 10, pp. 534–542
Publication Date
November 1, 2004
ISSN
1530-3004