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Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Regimens

Information Sheet
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Regimens

This info sheet summarizes the updated 2020 LTBI treatment guidelines that apply to persons with LTBI who live in the United States

Author:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Audiences:

Persons with TB

Topic:

Treatment Guidelines Materials, Physicians, TB

Country of Origin:

United States

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