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Question

Tuberculin skin testing is commonly employed to identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. If the result comes out positive 3 days after the injection, what specific parameter is being measured through this test?

Accepted Answer

The length of the induration.

Answer

The skin redness of the injected area.

Answer

The level of pain.

Answer

The skin paleness of the injected area.

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Tuberculin skin testing is commonly employed to identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. If the result comes out positive 3 days after the injection, what specific parameter is being measured through this test?