Latent Tuberculosis: New Testing Recommendations

Latent Tuberculosis: New Testing Recommendations

Author: CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Publication Date: 2016
Format: Webpage
Language: English

Abstract

This expert video commentary features DTBE Director, Dr. Philip LoBue, and provides information for physicians on the new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation on testing for latent TB infection.

Publisher:

CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Audience(s):

Health Professionals

Topic:

Diagnosis, Treatment Guidelines Materials, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)

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