Latent Tuberculosis Infection LTBI and Community Providers

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The webinar is to enhance community medical providers’ awareness of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). A brief overview of latent tuberculosis vs. active tuberculosis is given along with the most recent numbers of TB cases in NYS and CDC estimates of those with LTBI. It encourages community providers to assess their patients for TB risk factors, then test and treat them for LTBI as indicated.

Author:

New York State Department of Health

Audiences:

Community Based Organizations, Health Professionals

Topic:

TB, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)

Language:

English