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I've had a persisting cough for 4weeks despite finishing a course of antibiotics and corticosteroids. i also have fatigue and work in contact w patients with tb. what is the screening process for tb and what are we covered for in smart essential plan?
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Screening: TB screening is performed with a Tuberculin PPD injected intradermally to the skin. The test is read 48 to 72 hours later. Those with 10mm of induration are considered positive.
Answered 6/17/2019
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