| Mantoux test |
tuberculin (a derivative of tubercle bacillus) is injected intradermally; a red area appearing 1-3 days later signifies an exposure (past or present) to tubercle bacilli and the need for further testing
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| Mantoux test |
a test that uses an injection of a purified protein derivative of tuberculin to test for prior exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A positive reaction is indicated by swelling at the injection site.
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| Mantoux test |
A skin test used to identify most people with M. tuberculosis within six to eight weeks after initial exposure.
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| Mantoux test (reaction) |
see under test.
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