ID#: 16844
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The dorsal surface of this patient’s left forearm, displayed a reddened, raised, circular shaped area, which represented a positive reaction to the intradermally administered Mantoux skin test for tuberculosis (TB). The erythematous wheal, measured 15mm in diameter, after a 48-hour reaction period. See PHIL 3753, for another view of this TB skin test reaction, which includes a measurement in progress.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Donald Kopanoff
Creation Date: 1969
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