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What is this test?
Mantoux test is a skin test for the screening of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a serious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In this test purified protein derivative (PPD) is injected intradermally to the patient to find out if the patient has been exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Why is this test performed?
This test is performed:
- To screen the high-risk population for tuberculosis
- If the patient is suspected to have tuberculosis.