title: [The use and interpretation of tuberculin tests].
abstract: The author reviews the difficulties in diagnosing tuberculosis infection with the current BCG National Vaccination Plan. The author points out some directions that, in her point of view, may provide a clearer interpretation of the tuberculin skin test, bearing in mind the child's clinical, epidemiologic and social background.
authors.affiliation: Unidade de Pneumologia, Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Amaral
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014374:Tuberculin Test / Q000379:methods*; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis
vernacular_title: Utilização e interpretação dos testes tuberculínicos.