Purified protein derivative (PPD) is a skin test for tuberculosis. How does it work?
Answer: Intradermally injected proteins from M. tuberculosis initiate a local delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction (type IV hyper-sensitivity) in previously infected individuals.
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