Bacille calmette-guerin immunization

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A 10-year-old boy has recently moved to the United States from India with his mother. He previously received the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) immunization. He denies cough, fever, or weight loss. A tuberculin skin test is placed. 48 hours later, the area of induration at the injection site measures 10 mm in diameter. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management? Obtain interferon-gamma release assays Place the patient in airborne isolation Reassure the family Repeat the skin test in six months.

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