FMGE Notes

Mantoux (Tuberculin Skin) Test: Procedure, Interpretation, Positive Test Criteria, Clinical Uses & Limitations

What is the Mantoux (Tuberculin Skin) Test? The Mantoux test is the standard tuberculosis (TB) screening test used to detect latent TB infection (LTBI) by injecting PPD intradermally and measuring induration after 48–72 hours. This high-yield guide explains the procedure, interpretation, positive test criteria, Type IV hypersensitivity, clinical uses, limitations, and exam pearls for MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, USMLE, PLAB preparation and for clinical practice.

Ectopic Pregnancy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Ultrasound Findings, β-hCG & Management

What is ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy is a potentially life-threatening condition in which a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. Learn the classic symptoms, risk factors, transvaginal ultrasound findings, β-hCG interpretation, diagnosis, and management in this high-yield review designed for MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, USMLE, PLAB preparation and quite useful in clinical practice as well.