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Case Study 4

Sam Smith is a 33 year old IV drug abuser who has been HIV positive for one year. He lives in and out of homeless shelters. He complains of cough, night sweats and weight loss. Upon admission to the hospital with a fever, he is given a tuberculin skin test.

Millimeters of induration? 0 mm (negative)

Your recommendation to the patient is?

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