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3 new latent TB preventive regimens dramatically cut Tx time

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The challenge in convincing patients with latent tuberculosis (TB) to complete a treatment regimen has always been the lengthy (6-9 month) treatment time. But new recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention detail 3 shorter-course regimens that take no more than 4 months. In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes the regimens and who should be screened for TB.


 

References

  1. Sterling TR, Njie G, Zenner D, et al. Guidelines for the treatment of latent tubercular infection: recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and the CDC, 2020. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2020;69:1-11.
  2. USPSTF. Latent tuberculosis screening [final recommendation statement]. Published September 6, 2016. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/latent-tuberculosis-infection-screening. Accessed May 19, 2020.
  3. CDC. Tuberculosis (TB): data and statistics. Updated September 6, 2019. www.cdc.gov/tb/statistics/default.htm. Accessed May 19, 2020.

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