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COMPARATIVE VALUE OF THE CUTANEOUS TESTS AND ANALYSIS OF HISTORIES OF CONTACT

M. JAMES FINE, M.D.

Am J Dis Child. 1935;50(5):1131-1142.

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The present study was undertaken for a twofold purpose: (1) to analyze histories of contact, not only comparing the incidence of tuberculosis in the children of tuberculous families with the corresponding incidence in children in healthy families but also analyzing separately the relative significance of the specific types of contacts, and (2) to compare the reactions to cutaneous tests with each other and with clinical and roentgen findings, stressing the value of the Loewenstein test. This comparative study in conjunction with the family history is, I believe, the first work in English to be presented.

MATERIAL AND METHOD

The material consisted of a group of 1,207 children, 325 Negro and 882 white, who were referred to my associates and me because of a family history of tuberculosis and a history of contact with tuberculous persons. As controls we subjected a group of 50 Negro and 200 white children from healthy . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Director, Tuberculosis Division, Department of Health NEWARK, N. J.

Footnotes
The findings reported in this paper were taken from the files of the department of health of Newark. At the time the tests and readings were carried out there was no thought of using the material for the preparation of such a report as this. The tests were carried out as a routine under my direction and were read by physicians in the clinic who were accustomed to make such readings. All cases which came within the scope of this subject from 1929 to 1934 were included, and there was no selection of material beyond this. The original record cards are available for inspection in the department of health.

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