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Can a PPD be administered to a patient has had BCG vaccine?

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Can a PPD be administered to a patient has had BCG vaccine?

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Yes. As we understand the current recommendation, you should interpret the PPD result without consideration for the person’s BCG status. Even if they have a history of BCG vaccination, if there is a strong positive PPD reading you should interpret it as infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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