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Why is injecting a tuberculosis antigen under the skin not recommended for diagnosing tuberculosis in aids patients?
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No reaction: In advanced aids, the skin test will not be positive, we call it anergy, as the cells required to produce the reaction are deficient.
Answered 2/2/2013
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