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Testing for Tuberculosis Infection
Testing for tuberculosis is aided by a tuberculosis test. The numerous tests used to diagnose tuberculosis are illustrated in this article.
4 min readJuly 6, 2023
Mantoux test or otherwise called Mendel-Mantoux test is a skin sensitivity test used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB). A standard dose of tuberculin is injected between the upper layers of the skin, and the reaction of the skin surrounding the injection site is noted for 48-72 hours. The skin of the person who has tuberculosis will become raised and hard.
Testing for Tuberculosis Infection
Testing for tuberculosis is aided by a tuberculosis test. The numerous tests used to diagnose tuberculosis are illustrated in this article.
