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    • Rising incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in the United States necessitates improved early detection strategies.
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    • To highlight the importance of early tuberculosis detection.
    • To advocate for the widespread use of the tuberculin skin test (TST) for TB screening.
    • To provide guidance on TST administration and interpretation.

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    • The study focuses on the tuberculin skin test (TST) as a diagnostic tool.
    • Methods for administering the TST are described.
    • Guidance on interpreting TST results is provided.

    Main Results:

    • The tuberculin skin test is presented as a simple, cost-effective, and effective method for TB screening.
    • The TST is recommended for both high-risk groups and the general population.

    Conclusions:

    • Early detection of tuberculosis is essential for effective public health interventions.
    • The tuberculin skin test should be a standard component of TB evaluation for all individuals.
    • Widespread TST screening can aid in controlling the escalating TB incidence.