tuberculin

Tuberculin, known in its modern form as purified protein derivative (PPD), is a combination of proteins that are used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis by injection into the skin. Common side effects include redness, itchiness (pruritus), and pain at the site of injection. Allergic reactions may occasionally occur. Use is safe in pregnancy.

Key facts

Drug.image: Mantoux tuberculin skin test.jpg
Drug.alt: Administration of tuberculin
Drug.tradename: Aplisol, Mantoux, PPD, others
Drug.pregnancy_US: C
Drug.legal_US: Rx-only
Drug.routes_of_administration: intradermal
Drug.CAS_number: 92129-86-7
Drug.ATC_prefix: V04
Drug.ATC_suffix: CF01
Drug.DrugBank: DB11601
Drug.ChemSpiderID: none
Drug.UNII: I7L8FKN87J

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Research

24,793 papers

The tuberculin test.Veterinary microbiology · 1994
MYCOBACTERIAL tuberculin sensitivity.Lancet (London, England) · 1959
Tuberculin tests.The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics · 1972
Tuberculin production.The Veterinary record · 1947
[The significance of tuberculin tests nowadays].Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja · 1990

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Contents

Medical uses
Standardization
History
Hope for a cure
Effectiveness proclaimed
Ineffectiveness as a cure
Historical perspective and legacy
Testing agent
References
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Tuberculin, known in its modern form as purified protein derivative (PPD), is a combination of proteins that are used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis by injection into the skin.

Common side effects include redness, itchiness (pruritus), and pain at the site of injection. Allergic reactions may occasionally occur. Use is safe in pregnancy.