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What Do I Need to Know About Latent Tuberculosis Infection?

Brochure
What Do I Need to Know About Latent Tuberculosis Infection?

This brochure lists the difference between latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease, and how to prevent active TB disease. It also provides drug information for treating LTBI and side effects that may occur from these medications.

Author:

San Francisco Department of Public Health

Audiences:

Persons With LTBI

Topic:

General TB Information, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)

Country of Origin:

United States


Global resources for the prevention,
management, and elimination of TB.