Which of the following is true of the patient with a history of tuberculosis?

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The potential coexistence of tuberculosis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)should be explored because patients with AIDS have a high incidence of tuberculosis.A positive result on skin testing meAnswer specifically that the person has at some time been infected with TB,not necessarily that active disease is present.Most patients who become positive skin testers do not develop active disease.A diagnosis of active TB is made by chest x-ray,imaging,sputum culture,and clinical examination.

Which of the Following Is True of the Patient with a History