Tuberculin skin testing
A. uses a purified protein filtrate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
B. will be positive in active TB.
C. involves the injection of PPD intradermally.
D. will be positive if person has had previous exposure.
E. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: E
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