Abstract:A study was undertaken to ascertain the value of tests with tuberculoprotein (MA 100) by comparing the number and the character of the reactions to comparable quantities of this substance and Old Tuberculin, and by determining whether human beings could be sensitized to the tuberculoprotein.
From their studies Funk and Huntoon (1) and Mariette and Fenger (2) concluded that with tuberculoprotein (MA 100) a somewhat higher percentage of positive reactions can be obtained than with Old Tuberculin, … Show more
Extensive experience has identified old tuberculin as one of the most valuable and dependable diagnostic agents used by physicians. The detection of persons who have been infected with tubercle bacilli is so
Extensive experience has identified old tuberculin as one of the most valuable and dependable diagnostic agents used by physicians. The detection of persons who have been infected with tubercle bacilli is so
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