Can a TB Skin Test Identify Tuberculosis Bacteria?

Ever wondered if that TB skin test can actually spot the tuberculosis bacteria itself? This video breaks down what the Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is designed to do and what it can't tell you about active infection. Here's what you'll learn about the TB skin test: ► Understand the primary purpose of the TB skin test as a screening tool for exposure. ► Discover why a positive result indicates exposure, not necessarily active disease. ► Learn about the next steps and further tests required for a definitive tuberculosis diagnosis. ► Distinguish between latent TB infection and active TB disease based on test outcomes. ► Grasp the limitations of the TB skin test in directly identifying the bacteria. #TBSkinTest, #Tuberculosis, #HealthEducation, #MedicalTesting