mantoux test

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Noun mantoux test has 1 sense

Mantoux test - tuberculin (a derivative of tubercle bacillus) is injected intradermally; a red area appearing 1-3 days later signifies an exposure (past or present) to tubercle bacilli and the need for further testing
--₁ is a kind of tuberculin test, tuberculin skin test

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Mantoux Test

Definition:

The Mantoux test is a diagnostic procedure used to determine whether a person has been infected with tuberculosis (TB) bacteria. This test involves injecting a small amount of tuberculin, a substance derived from the TB bacteria, into the skin.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. The Mantoux test is used to assess the presence of a tuberculosis infection.
2. A screening tool to detect latent TB infection in individuals who may have been exposed to TB bacteria.
3. A method to measure an individual's immune response to the TB bacteria.

Usages:

- Medical professionals often perform the Mantoux test on individuals who have come into close contact with someone diagnosed with active tuberculosis.
- The test requires the injection of tuberculin, after which the area is monitored for any reaction or inflammation.
- The size of the induration, or raised, hardened area around the injection site, is measured and considered when interpreting the results of the Mantoux test.
- The Mantoux test may indicate a positive result if the person has been previously infected with TB bacteria, even if they do not currently exhibit symptoms of the disease.
- This test helps determine the need for preventive treatment in individuals who have latent TB infection.

Sample Sentences:

- John had to undergo a Mantoux test after his roommate was diagnosed with tuberculosis.
- The Mantoux test caused a small, red bump on Sarah's forearm, indicating a positive reaction.
- The induration measured 10 millimeters, suggesting a need for treatment in the case of the Mantoux test.
- Health departments often use the Mantoux test in their efforts to control tuberculosis outbreaks.

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