Tuberculin testing in the young.
The child with a positive tuberculin reaction or uncomplicated primary tuberculosis rarely has symptoms. Since INH prophylaxis for one year will practically always prevent the severe forms of tuberculosis, early diagnosis is essential. An annual or biennial tuberculin test is recommended, and is always indicated when there has been known contact with a tuberculous adult. The Mono-Vacc test is a satisfactory screening device.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects; D001500:BCG Vaccine; D002648:Child; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D014374:Tuberculin Test; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014611:Vaccination
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D001500:BCG Vaccine