The use and interpretation of tuberculin tests.

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  • I Amaral Unidade de Pneumologia, Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.2401

Abstract

The author reviews the difficulties in diagnosing tuberculosis infection with the current BCG National Vaccination Plan. The author points out some directions that, in her point of view, may provide a clearer interpretation of the tuberculin skin test, bearing in mind the child's clinical, epidemiologic and social background.

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Amaral I. The use and interpretation of tuberculin tests. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1997 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 18];10(2-3):139-40. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2401

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