About this resource:
Systematic Review
Source: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Last Reviewed: September 2016
Workgroups: Immunization and Infectious Diseases Workgroup
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in people at increased risk. USPSTF found adequate evidence that treating LTBI can slow its progress to active tuberculosis.
Objectives related to this resource (1)
Improving
Suggested Citation
1.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2016). Final Recommendation Statement: Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Screening. Retrieved from https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/RecommendationStatementFinal/latent-tuberculosis-infection-screening