Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Maximizing Adherence

Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Maximizing Adherence

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: 2011
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Fact Sheet
Language: English

Abstract

This fact sheet provides strategies for health care providers to use to maximize adherence by their patients for the treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI).

Publisher:

CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Audience(s):

Health Professionals

Topic:

Treatment- Patient Adherence, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB), TB Treatment, Partnership Building

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