Question

5. Darthy is responsible for reading and documenting the outcome of a Mantoux test that was administered 2 days ag Explain the criteria for a positive test result, including the reasons a result may be considered positive even if the induration is less than 15 mm.​

Answer 1

Answer:If the diameter of induration(not inflammation) is more than 15mm in and normal individual it is read as positive.

But if an individual is immunocompromised like in infancy or having AIDS or on long term steroid therapy induration of more than 10mm is considered to be as significant.

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