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Case Study 2

Max, a 59 year old man, has been incarcerated in the state prison for the past 9 months. He had a TST of 4 mm upon admission to the prison. Max’s cell mate has recently been diagnosed with active TB. Max just received another skin test 72 hours ago.

Millimeters of induration? 24 mm (positive)

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