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Management of Latent TB Infection in Children and Adolescents: A Handbook for the Primary Care Provider

Author: The New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute
Recommended citation: The New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute. Management of Latent TB Infection in Children and Adolescents: A Handbook for the Primary Care Provider. 2009. http://www.tbonline.info/media//media/uploads/documents/pediatricguidelines_.pdf
Published: 2009

Description

This handbook emphasizes the current practice in the United States for testing only those children identified as having risk factors for tuberculosis aka “targeted tuberculin testing.” Other topics covered include risk assessment, and treatment of LTBI in children and adolescents.
Catalogue: USA