ABSTRACT

You are asked about the likelihood of tuberculosis in this patient. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. The CD4 cell count is too high for tuberculosis to be likely. b. The HIV-1 RNA value is too low for tuberculosis to be

likely. c. A tuberculin skin test result of 8 mm is considered negative. d. The presence of abnormalities in the lower lung zones and

the absence of cavities rule out tuberculosis.