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==Anergy testing== In cases of [[anergy]], a lack of reaction by the body's defence mechanisms when it comes into contact with foreign substances, the tuberculin reaction will occur weakly, thus compromising the value of Mantoux testing. For example, anergy is present in [[AIDS]], a disease which strongly depresses the immune system. Therefore, anergy testing is advised in cases where there is suspicion that anergy is present. However, routine anergy skin testing is not recommended.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Markowitz|first1=Norman|s2cid=37590470|title=Tuberculin and Anergy Testing in HIV-Seropositive and HIV-Seronegative Persons|journal=Ann Intern Med|date=1993|volume=119|issue=3|pages=185β193|doi=10.7326/0003-4819-119-3-199308010-00002|pmid=8100692}}</ref>
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