Which child requires a Mantoux test?
A) The child who has episodes of nighttime wheezing and coughing
B) The child who has a history of allergic rhinitis
C) The child whose babysitter has received a tuberculosis diagnosis
D) The premature infant who is being treated for apnea of infancy

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The Mantoux test is the initial screening mechanism for patients exposed to tuberculosis.Nighttime wheezing and coughing are consistent with a diagnosis of asthma.Allergic rhinitis requires an allergy workup.The Mantoux test is not used to evaluate apnea.

Which Child Requires a Mantoux Test