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      (see below treatment of active TB disease) E. Management of contacts of active TB cases: 1) Any child who is a close contact of an adult with active pulmonary TB should be evaluated for LTBI and/or TB disease. Diagnostic work up should include: TST: positive if > 5 mm induration. CXR: PA and lateral. 2) Therapy for LTBI should be started if:

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      TB. RF: travel, immunocompromised. Dx: serial acid-fast stains, TB skin test. Induration >15mm: TB for all! >10mm: healthcare worker >5mm: HIV pt. f/u positive results with CXR --> latent vs active TB *negative skin test does not rule out TB! (i.e. sarcoid, HIV) Enhancement @ base of brain. Elevated lymphocytes in CSF. Tx: Latent: isoniazid ...

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    • [DOC File]TB Epidemiology case study: Student Version

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      Latent TB Infection vs. TB Disease. Latent TB Infection. To be infected with TB means that tubercle bacilli are in the body but are being kept in a dormant or latent state by the body’s immune system. The immune system does this by producing special immune cells that surround the tubercle bacilli.

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      This includes the need to maintain confidentiality of the index case and others who may be found to have latent TB infection (LTBI) or active TB disease (ATBD); the employer’s obligation to provide a safe working environment; and the employer’s responsibility to ensure that an individual diagnosed with active TB does not suffer any negative ...

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    • [DOC File]Why the Need for a Needs Assessment - Global TB Center

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      Has oversight of investigations of contacts to persons with active TB. Ensures evaluation and treatment for LTBI or TB disease if indicated to prevent TB in high-risk persons (contacts, persons with TB classifications for travel from pre-immigration/departure medical screening by panel physicians, person HIV+. Domain 6: Leadership

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    • [DOC File]Pediatric Tuberculosis Strategic Plan

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      TB infection vs. active TB If you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs, one of four things might happen: You don't become infected with TB. Your immune system immediately destroys the germs and clears them from your body. You develop latent TB infection. The germs settle in …

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    • [DOC File]TB IN THE WORKPLACE GUIDELINES

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      TB is curable. We have good medications to help eliminate the bacteria from your body. It is much easier to treat TB infection when you have latent vs. active disease, which is why we recommend getting tested and treated for LTBI if you are at risk.

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    • [DOC File]FOCUS GROUP GUIDE - Find TB Resources

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      This still leaves 5-10 percent of people with latent TB who will progress to active TB. Tuberculosis is a serious and infectious disease and it is critical to not allow this number of active cases. It is therefore essential to treat all cases of latent TB. Treatment for latent TB reduces the risk of active …

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    • [DOC File]Tuberculosis Background Information

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      The highest risk populations for latent and active TB are immigrants from Latin America, Asia, and Africa. To achieve even lower rates of tuberculosis in the U.S. will require identifying and implementing strategies that can further reduce the incidence of tuberculosis, especially among the foreign born.

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      TB Morbidity (Incidence Rates vs. Prevalence Ratios) Tuberculosis is a disease where people can become infected and remain infected without symptoms for many years. TB infection (without active disease) is called latent TB infection.

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