A positive tuberculin test means a patient

A) has active disease.
B) has been previously exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
C) has a current inappropriate infection.
D) has active disease, has been previously exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, or has a current inappropriate infection.


Answer: D

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