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Recommendations for the management of latent tuberculosis infection.
15 février 2023
Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) is defined as an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis without symptoms and without the ability to transmit the infectious agent. Without treatment, between 5% and 10% of immunocompetent individuals with latent tuberculosis infection will develop active tuberculosis during their lifetime.
In the United States, screening for latent tuberculosis infection is recommended in adults at risk, including individuals who:
In the United States, screening for latent tuberculosis infection is recommended in adults at risk, including individuals who:
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Scientific reference
Steven Kim and al. : Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection. JAMA Insights. January 19, 2023.
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