Health-care providers should be tested annually for tuberculosis.A positive purified protein derivative test indicates active disease and requires treatment.

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The first statement is true as health-care providers are considered to be at high risk for exposure to tuberculosis and hence should be tested annually. However, the second statement is false as a positive purified protein derivative test only indicates the presence of the TB bacteria in the body, but not necessarily active disease. Further tests are needed to confirm active disease and then treatment can be initiated.

Health-Care Providers Should Be Tested Annually for Tuberculosis