TUBERCULINISATION Meaning and
Definition
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Tuberculinisation, also known as tuberculinization, is a medical term used to describe the process of testing an individual's immune response to tuberculosis (TB) through the introduction of tuberculin, a protein derived from the tuberculosis bacteria.
The tuberculin skin test (TST) is the most common method of tuberculinisation and is performed by injecting a small amount of tuberculin solution just beneath the skin. After 48 to 72 hours, a healthcare professional measures the diameter of the induration (hardened red bump) that has formed at the injection site. This induration is an indication of a positive reaction to tuberculin and suggests exposure to TB bacteria or infection.
Tuberculinisation is an essential diagnostic tool in the identification and management of tuberculosis infections. It helps determine whether an individual has been exposed to tuberculosis or if they have a latent or active infection. Positive reactions to the tuberculin skin test may prompt further evaluation, confirm diagnosis, and ensure appropriate treatment measures are taken.
This process is particularly important in healthcare settings, where healthcare workers and individuals in close contact with TB patients can be at higher risk of exposure. Tuberculinisation plays a crucial role in the surveillance and prevention of TB, helping to identify individuals who may require treatment or preventive therapy to reduce the transmission and spread of the disease.
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Etymology of TUBERCULINISATION
The word "tuberculinisation" is derived from the noun "tuberculin" combined with the suffix "-isation" (or "ization" in American English), which indicates the process or state of something.
The noun "tuberculin" was coined by Dr. Robert Koch in the late 19th century. It is a substance derived from cultures of the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis. Dr. Koch developed tuberculin as a diagnostic tool for tuberculosis, as it could elicit a reaction in individuals with the disease. The suffix "-isation" was added to the noun "tuberculin" to indicate the action or process of administering or using tuberculin for diagnostic purposes. Thus, "tuberculinisation" refers to the process of tuberculin testing or the administration of tuberculin for diagnostic purposes.
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