Monday, May 23, 2011

tb skin test : The TB (Tuberculosis) Skin Test (Mantoux)

The tuberculosis (TB) skin test, sometimes called a “Mantoux,” is a simple, harmless way to find out if you have latent TB infection.
graphic of active TB

What is latent TB infection?

There are two phases of TB. Both phases can be treated with medicine. When TB germs first enter your body, they cause latent TB infection. Without treatment, latent TB infection can become active TB disease. Anyone can get TB because it spreads from one person to another through the air.

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