The Tuberculin Test: A Vital Factor in Tuberculosis Control

The foregoing is presented solely with the idea in mind of emphasizing the importance and value of the tuberculin skin test as one of the valuable "tools" in our efforts to educate the general public in preventive measures against tuberculosis, and also as a definite and dependable part of the routine examination of patients who may be suspected of having tuberculous disease. In the effort to make a definite diagnosis, and particularly in the case of tuberculosis, to arrive at a diagnosis as early as possible, all methods of proven worth and value should be employed. In this connection the author feels that the tuberculin skin test is a very practical, valuable and worthwhile procedure.