A PPD test has been administered to check if your patient has been exposed and infected with the Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. The results of the skin test were positive. What is the next step?

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Once a positive PPD test is read, chest radiographs are exposed to determine whether or not active tuberculosis is present. Combinations of various medications, including isoniazid, are used to treat tuberculosis once it is confirmed that active disease is present. Blood and urine samples are not necessary procedures for a positive PPD test. Bed rest for 7-10 days is not a necessary procedure for a positive PPD test.

A PPD Test Has Been Administered to Check If Your