Question

Which of the following is not a cause for deferral?

a. A Positive PPD Test for TB
b. Untreated Syphilis
c. Systemic Mycosis
d. Evidence of Sepsis

Answer 1

A positive PPD (purified protein derivative) test for tuberculosis (TB) is not a cause for deferral.

Step-by-step explanation:

A positive PPD (purified protein derivative) test for tuberculosis (TB) is not a cause for deferral. A positive PPD test indicates that the patient has been exposed to the TB bacteria and is showing a cellular immune response to it. Therefore, it does not pose a risk of systemic mycosis, sepsis, or syphilis, which are all potential causes for deferral.