This is a huge advantage over the Mantoux reaction.
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An analogue of the Mantoux reaction, which is considered less dangerous.
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The usual tests for contacts are a
chest X-ray and/or a tuberculin test(Mantoux test).
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The usual tests available for contacts are a chest
X-ray and/or tuberculin skin test(Mantoux test).
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The Mantoux tuberculin skin test is often used to screen people at high risk for TB.
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Mantoux testing should not be done
routinely before BCG vaccination in children younger than 6 years unless they have a history of residence or prolonged stay(more than one month) in a country with a high incidence of TB.[2].