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Latent TB Infection Risk Assessment Tool

Information Sheet
Latent TB Infection Risk Assessment Tool

This tool is designed to assist health care workers prioritize asymptomatic adults for latent TB infection (LTBI) testing.

Author:

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 

Audiences:

Government Agencies, Hospitals

Topic:

TB, Treatment Guidelines Materials

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