Persons Who Have a Positive Tuberculin Reaction

Question

Persons who have a positive tuberculin reaction:
A) Are treated with antibiotics.
B) Are tested for pulmonary TB after 2 months.
C) Are given a year of isoniazid prophylactically.
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Persons with a positive tuberculin reaction are given a year of isoniazid prophylactically to prevent the development of active tuberculosis. This is known as latent tuberculosis treatment. Antibiotics are reserved for treating active tuberculosis, and a test for pulmonary TB would not be necessary if the individual is not showing symptoms.