Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC People with latent tuberculosis (TB) infection can be treated to prevent TB disease CDC and the National Tuberculosis Coalition of America preferentially recommend short-course, rifamycin-based, 3- or 4-month latent TB infection treatment regimens
Talking with Your Patients about Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection Testing and treating latent TB infection is a critical step to eliminating TB disease in the United States and protecting your community As a trusted source of health information in your community, it’s important to initiate a conversation about latent TB infection and TB disease with your patients since there may be a lack of awareness about or stigma associated with these conditions Here
Latent Syphilis - STI Treatment Guidelines Latent syphilis is defined as syphilis characterized by seroreactivity without other evidence of primary, secondary, or tertiary disease Persons who have latent syphilis and who acquired syphilis during the preceding year are classified as having early latent syphilis (early nonprimary, nonsecondary)
Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Guide for Primary Health Care Providers DIAGNOSIS OF LATENT TB INFECTION (LTBI) The diagnosis of LTBI is based on information gathered from the medical history, a TB test (i e , a TB blood test [interferon-gamma release assay {IGRA}] or a tuberculin skin test [TST]), a chest radiograph, a physical examination, and sputum examinations in certain circumstances
Latent TB Infection Resource Hub | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC Latent TB Infection Resource Hub At a glance The online latent TB infection resource hub is a one-stop shop for resources related to: How to Order Materials Materials are available free of charge for order via CDC Publications on Demand (see ordering instructions)
Adverse Events During TB Treatment | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC Adverse Events During TB Treatment Key points Health care providers should advise patients being treated for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection or TB disease to report any signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions Consult TB medical experts for severe adverse reactions
Latent TB Infection in the United States – Published Estimates Latent TB infection prevalence data is critical in order to track the United States' progress in testing and treating persons with latent TB infection All published estimates conclude that millions of people in the United States have latent TB infection
Clinical Treatment of Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC Both latent tuberculosis (TB) infection and TB disease can be treated Several treatment regimens for patients with latent TB infection or TB disease are available Contact your state or local TB program or TB Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation for assistance treating people with TB