Health Dictionary
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Silicosis screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Screening
Screening
Individuals with history of past or present exposure to silica are screened with chest x-ray and PPD skin test to diagnose latent tuberculosis.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]