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Dec 31

Mantoux Test (aka. PPD or TST)

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Find out how the Mantoux test helps us to distinguish between individuals who have and have not been exposed to TB in the past. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy.

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Jul 15

TB Skin Test – Mantoux Method

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It is essential that health care professionals are able to administer the TB (Tuberculosis) skin test according to proper protocol.

This 6-minute instructional video outlines the steps involved in administering and reading the Mantoux skin test, based on Canadian standards.

The video is also available on DVD through the Grey Bruce Health Unit website at:
http://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Communicable/TB_Skin_Test/