Latent Tuberculosis
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Guidelines for the Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis ...
www.cdc.govSearch terms included “latent tuberculosis,” “latent TB,” “LTBI,” “ Mycobacterium tuberculosis, ” “tuberculosis infection” AND “isoniazid,” “rifampin,” “rifapentine,” or “pyrazinamide.” Articles were included if the study design was a randomized controlled trial and outcomes included prevention of TB
The 12-Dose Regimen for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection
www.cdc.govThe 12-Dose Regimen for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection. You have been diagnosed with latent TB infection. To treat your latent TB infection, take two medicines (rifapentine and isoniazid) once a week, for 12 weeks. It is important to take all of your medication. If you miss taking your pills for the week, call your doctor/clinic right away.
California Pediatric Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and User ...
www.cdph.ca.govCalifornia Pediatric Tuberculosis Risk Assessment • Use this tool to identify asymptomatic children for latent TB infection (LTBI) testing. • Do not repeat testing unless there are new risk factors since the last test. If initial negative screening test occurred prior to 6 months of age, repeat testing should occur at age 6 months or older