A man who lives in a homeless shelter is diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). The shelter keeps a list of those who are assigned beds, and the majority of those sleeping there are regulars. Which finding would indicate a positive tuberculin skin test result using a two-step process?

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A positive tuberculin skin test result, especially in individuals who are at high risk for TB (such as those living in homeless shelters), is typically defined as an induration of 5 mm or greater. Therefore, a 6-mm induration would indicate a positive result.

A Man Who Lives in a Homeless Shelter Is Diagnosed