This X-ray shows a single lesion (pulmonary nodule) in the upper right lung (seen as a light area on the

left side of the picture). The nodule has distinct borders (well-defined) and is uniform in density. Tuberculosis (TB) and other diseases can cause this type of lesion.

The positive immunologic response to PPD antigen is seen here. The si e of the papule is over ! cm. "n diameter.

#iliary tuberculosis is characteri ed by a chronic$ contagious bacterial infection caused by #ycobacterium tuberculosis that has spread to other organs of the body by the blood or lymph system.

The purified protein derivative is an antigen (a substance that stimulates the immune system to eliminate or fight foreign substances in the body)$ which is in%ected under the s&in in the forearem. 'fter () to *! hours the in%ection site is evaluated by a physician. This s&in test helps determine if a person has ever been infected by the microorganism that causes tuberculosis.