A Mantoux test is used to _____________.
A)encourage deep breathing
B)to treat a collapsed lung
C)diagnose tuberculosis
D)measure the oxygen level in the blood

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A Mantoux test is a skin test used to diagnose tuberculosis by injecting a small amount of tuberculin under the skin and then observing the reaction of the skin after 48 to 72 hours. The test helps to determine if a person has been infected with the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.

A Mantoux Test Is Used to _____________