of which 64,238 persons with culture-confirmed TB were eligible for inclusion in the analysis. Among these persons, 15.9% had a TST of 0–4 mm (negative), 2.6% had a TST of 5–9 mm, 21.9% had a ...
This study presents TBorNotTB, a CDSS designed to improve TB evaluation and streamline isolation decisions, reducing labor while maintaining detection accuracy.
The test was not given to ... and measure the reaction to the skin test to get the results. "If negative, the person should ...
Age > 5 years (OR 3.3, 95% CI 1.4 – 7.4, p value 0.005), a history of Tuberculosis (TB) contact (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.1 – 5.2, p value 0.03), and a positive tuberculin skin test (OR 4.1, ...
especially if you are getting tested for TB infection because it can cause a false positive TB skin test reaction,” the CDC said. “TB blood tests are the preferred tests for people who have ...