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Guidelines on the Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Guideline
Guidelines on the Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide guidance on evidence-based practices for testing, treating and managing latent TB infection (LTBI) in persons who are at the highest risk of progressing to active TB disease. Specific objectives include identifying and prioritizing at-risk groups for targeted testing and treatment and recommending specific treatment options.

Author:

World Health Organization, Global TB Programme

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB), Diagnosis- Screening

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