You have been told that you must get your annual purified protein derivative (PPD) test for tuberculosis (TB). As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that the PPD will:

A) provide continued immunity to tuberculosis.
B) determine if you have been exposed to TB.
C) reveal if you need a TB immunization.
D) determine the effectiveness of treatment for TB.


B

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