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How long is the TB test valid?

Experts advise people who have a high risk of TB to get a skin test once a year. Generally, the TB test should be conducted each year during your birth month. High risk individuals include those with HIV or other conditions that weaken the immune system, people who live or work in a prison or nursing home, health care workers, people from countries with high rates of TB, and others in high-risk groups:

• People who became infected with TB bacteria in the last 2 years
• Babies and young children
• People who inject illegal drugs
• Elderly people
• People who were not treated correctly for TB in the past

Resources from www.mayoclinic.com and www.cdc.gov. Please visit websites for further details.

Amanda Truppe, B.S.
Health Educator
Health Iowa/Student Health Service

Written 2/11/10
 

Question Link : http://www.uistudenthealth.com/question/default.aspx?q=1118