What should a patient that had the BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine 2 years ago anticipate?
a. False-positive result from TB skin tests
b. Being at risk for contracting TB
c. 3-week prophylactic protocol of rifampin or isoniazid (isonicotinic acid hydrazide [INH])
d. Needing a booster every 2 years
A
Inoculation with BCG causes a false-positive result on TB skin tests that may be administered afterward. BCG is not used very much in the United States, but it is administered in most other countries.
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