[HTML][HTML] Guidelines for the treatment of latent tuberculosis infection: recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC, 2020
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MMWR. Recommendations and Reports, 2020•cdc.govComprehensive guidelines for treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among
persons living in the United States were last published in 2000 (American Thoracic Society.
CDC targeted tuberculin testing and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection. Am J Respir
Crit Care Med 2000; 161: S221–47). Since then, several new regimens have been
evaluated in clinical trials. To update previous guidelines, the National Tuberculosis
Controllers Association (NTCA) and CDC convened a committee to conduct a systematic …
persons living in the United States were last published in 2000 (American Thoracic Society.
CDC targeted tuberculin testing and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection. Am J Respir
Crit Care Med 2000; 161: S221–47). Since then, several new regimens have been
evaluated in clinical trials. To update previous guidelines, the National Tuberculosis
Controllers Association (NTCA) and CDC convened a committee to conduct a systematic …
Summary
Comprehensive guidelines for treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among persons living in the United States were last published in 2000 (American Thoracic Society. CDC targeted tuberculin testing and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2000; 161: S221–47). Since then, several new regimens have been evaluated in clinical trials. To update previous guidelines, the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association (NTCA) and CDC convened a committee to conduct a systematic literature review and make new recommendations for the most effective and least toxic regimens for treatment of LTBI among persons who live in the United States.
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