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How common is it for someone to need a tuberculosis skin test?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Fairly Common: Exposure determines need. High risk populations include health care workers, prisoners, living in overcrowded conditions, and foreign nation exposures. Check with your doctor.
Answered 6/29/2013
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PrettyCommonForSome: It depends on your profession and your age and your symptoms as well 1 All health care providers are tested frequently foe Tuberculosis with PPD 2For Immigrants coming to USA 3 Children in School 4Teachers 5Those who have been in contact with a TB Patient 6When you suspect TB In a patient It is common test in any doctor's office and clinics
Answered 9/28/2017
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