At a glance
The online latent TB infection resource hub is a one-stop shop for resources related to:
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Materials are available free of charge for order via CDC Publications on Demand (see ordering instructions).
Featured Resources
Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Guide for Primary Health Care Providers
Resources for Providers
This statement from the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis updates the strategy to eliminate TB in the United States. The report provides new recommendations to prevent TB, specifically through focus on identifying individuals at risk and testing and treating latent TB infection.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) makes recommendations about the effectiveness of specific preventive care services for patients without obvious related signs or symptoms.
These updated 2020 latent TB infection treatment guidelines include the NTCA- and CDC-recommended treatment regimens that comprise three preferred rifamycin-based regimens and two alternative monotherapy regimens with daily isoniazid.
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Regimens
CDC continues to recommend 3HP for treatment of latent TB infection in adults and now recommends use of 3HP 1) in persons with latent TB infection aged 2–17 years; 2) in persons with latent TB infection who have HIV infection, including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and are taking antiretroviral medications with acceptable drug-drug interactions with rifapentine; and 3) by DOT or self-administered therapy (SAT) in persons aged ≥2 years.
Treatment Regimens for Latent TB Infection
These guidelines are intended for clinicians, other health care providers, patients with HIV, and policy makers in the United States.
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Testing and Treatment: Summary of U.S. Recommendations
Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Guide for Primary Health Care Providers
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Laws
Resources for Patients
What You Need to Know About the TB Skin Test Fact Sheet
Information and tools for patients receiving treatment for latent TB infection. Many resources are available in multiple languages.
3HP Regimen Medication Tracker
3HR Regimen Medication Tracker
Questions and Answers About Tuberculosis Booklet
Introduction to Tuberculosis Slide Set
