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Latent TB Infection Testing and Treatment: Summary of U.S. Recommendations

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Latent TB Infection Testing and Treatment: Summary of U.S. Recommendations

This material summarizes the U.S. recommendations for latent TB infection testing and treatment. The document includes information on who should be tested for TB infection, recommended treatment regimens for latent TB infection, and more.

Author:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Audiences:

Physicians

Topic:

Diagnosis, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)

Country of Origin:

United States

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