A Positive Tuberculin Skin Test Usually Indicates That the Person

Question

A positive tuberculin skin test usually indicates that the person
A)is not suffering from tuberculosis.
B)is at risk of acquiring tuberculosis.
C)has been exposed to Mycobacterium.
D)has not been vaccinated against tuberculosis.
E)should receive a BCG vaccination.

Accepted Answer

A positive tuberculin skin test indicates that the person has been exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. It does not necessarily mean the person is currently suffering from active tuberculosis, nor does it indicate vaccination status or future risk of acquiring the disease without considering other factors.