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Tuberculin (PPD)

A protein extracted from boiled culture of tubercle bacilli (MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS). It is used in the tuberculin skin test (TUBERCULIN TEST) for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection in asymptomatic persons.
Also Known As:
PPD; PPD-B; PPD-CG; PPD-F; PPD-L; PPD-S; Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin; PPD B; PPD CG; PPD F; PPD L
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1. Lalvani, Ajit: 29 articles (01/2020 - 11/2002)
2. Meltzer-Brody, Samantha: 24 articles (01/2022 - 05/2009)
3. Andersen, Peter: 24 articles (01/2020 - 04/2003)
4. Salvi, Giovanni E: 23 articles (06/2022 - 06/2002)
5. Sculean, Anton: 20 articles (06/2022 - 07/2004)
6. Lang, Niklaus P: 20 articles (02/2021 - 04/2002)
7. Pai, Madhukar: 18 articles (11/2017 - 12/2004)
8. Chadha, V K: 17 articles (04/2013 - 01/2001)
9. Boom, W Henry: 16 articles (01/2022 - 01/2008)
10. Dennis, Cindy-Lee: 16 articles (01/2022 - 03/2003)

Related Diseases

1. Tuberculosis (Tuberculoses)
2. Infections
3. Hemorrhage
4. Warts (Wart)
5. Latent Tuberculosis

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
2. Interferon-gamma (Interferon, gamma)
3. Antigens
4. Tuberculin (PPD)
5. Isoniazid (Ftivazide)
6. brexanolone
7. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
8. Gold
9. Interferons
10. Vaccines

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Immunotherapy
3. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Debridement