Induration refers to the hardening and thickening of the skin, making it firmer than normal. It may occur due to conditions that trigger inflammatory processes or infiltration of cancer cells.

Varanasi: Under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program, CY TB tests will be conducted within hospital premises in ...

If the induration (swelling) exceeds 5 mm, the patient will be considered TB-infected and prescribed TPT (tuberculosis preventive treatment) medicine. If the reaction is smaller, the patient will ...