Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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To write the procedures and positive results of the tuberculin test and indication of positive test.

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Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is gram positive bacteria which is coinfected with HIV. Tuberculin skin test is done for the confirmation of tuberculosis in a patient who has the symptoms of TB.  Reddish patch appear on the skin when a positive results comes to a patient.

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