I remember that in the 1980's-1990's that you could acquire TB from the TB test and that the rate was quite high; is this still true?

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Diane A · Answer

That was never true. The TB test never gave tb to anyone. It’s not live bacteria.  Check that again

Tarkarri · Answer

Nope. Don't know where you heard that.  Possibly on some antivax site.
I have been around since the late 50's, had my first TB test in the late 60's or early 70's when they were trying to eradicate it.
I know hundreds of people who had it (including thousands at my school alone) and no-one developed TB as a result.

Tavy · Answer

It was not true then. Never heard of in the U.K.

kelvin · Answer

was never true and still isn't true

Mike G · Answer

Citation needed.

I remember that in the 1980's-1990's that you could acquire TB from the TB test and that the rate was quite high; is this still true?

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