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| − | '''PPD''' (or '''purified protein derivative''') is a highly-purified tuberculin preparation used in yearly skin | + | '''PPD''' (or '''purified protein derivative''') is a highly-purified tuberculin preparation used in yearly [[American Academy of Dermatology|skin tests]] medical providers get, after which they pray and they pray that they didn't catch TB.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/07/physician-gives-herself-tuberculosis-so-she-doesnt-have-to-get-any-more-flippin-ppds/ Physician Gives Herself Tuberculosis so She Doesn’t Have to Get Any More Flippin' PPDs]</ref> |
Latest revision as of 10:33, 1 October 2016
PPD (or purified protein derivative) is a highly-purified tuberculin preparation used in yearly skin tests medical providers get, after which they pray and they pray that they didn't catch TB.[1]
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