Tuberculosis testing: which patients, which test?
Elliott, C.; Hall, J.
Journal of Family Practice 64(9): 553-565
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1533-7294 PMID: 26546956 Document Number: 680337
The most appropriate test to identify latent TB depends on the patient's risk for developing active TB and other factors. This review provides practical guidance on who to test, how, and when.
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