How to diagnose latent tb

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      Chest X-ray and medical evaluation required to rule out active TB and diagnose latent TB infection. A medical evaluation and 2-view chest radiograph (posterior/anterior and lateral) help differentiate between latent TB infection and TB disease. Active disease must be excluded before treatment for latent TB infection is initiated because failure ...

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    • [DOC File]Screening Inmates for TB Disease & LTBI

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      Mar 14, 2018 · Treatment for active or latent TB started overseas. Positive IGRA or TST result (regardless of age, gender or overseas chest x-ray) either from testing overseas or during the RHAP. All cases of suspected active TB must be reported to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. To report TB, call: 617-983-6813. Latent TB infection is also ...

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    • [DOC File]Finding and Diagnosing Tuberculosis Disease and Latent ...

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      Classify patients with tuberculosis (TB) disease and latent TB infection (LTBI). Detect suspected cases of TB. Know when to report suspected or confirmed cases of TB. Diagnose TB disease. It is important to understand when a person should be evaluated further for TB disease.

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    • [DOC File]Finding and Diagnosing Tuberculosis Disease and Latent ...

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      Chest X-ray and medical evaluation required to rule out active TB and diagnose latent TB infection. A medical evaluation and chest radiograph help differentiate between latent TB infection and TB disease. Active disease must be excluded before treatment for latent TB infection is initiated because failure to do so may result in inadequate ...

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    • Diagnosing Latent TB infection & Disease | Testing & Diagnosis | T…

      The diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) has traditionally been based upon results of tuberculin skin testing. However, the QuantiFERON(-TB Gold (QFT-G) test and the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold in-tube (QFT™) test, which are whole-blood interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs), are now other options for detecting LTBI.

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    • [DOCX File]Massachusetts Tuberculosis Risk Assessment User Guide

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      medical evaluation: An examination to diagnose TB disease or latent TB infection, to select treatment, and to assess response to therapy. A medical evaluation can include medical history and TB symptom screen, clinical or physical examination, screening and diagnostic tests (e.g., tuberculin skin tests, chest radiographs, bacteriologic ...

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