Assignment task:
J.D. has lived on the streets and in a homeless shelter for several months. He presents for medical care, reporting weigh loss and a cough. A purified protein derivative (PPD) test is performed, which showed 16 mm of induration. What does the outcome of this test indicate about J.D? J.D. has lived on the streets and in a homeless shelter for several months. He presents for medical care, reporting weigh loss and a cough. A purified protein derivative (PPD) test is performed, which showed 16 mm of induration. What does the outcome of this test indicate about J.D? he has become immunocompromised he has developed an immune response to tuberculosis he has primary tuberculosis he has become re-infected with tuberculosis