Pulmonary Tuberculosis : Prevention

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TB is a preventable disease, even in those who have been exposed to an infected person. Skin testing (PPD) for TB is used in high risk populations or in people who may have been exposed to TB, such as health care workers.

Source:ADAM

Date:September 17, 2008

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