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Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global cause of infectious disease mortality. While TB rates are decreasing in the US, the disease is becoming more common worldwide and drug-resistant TB is increasing globally. The document discusses screening, diagnosis, and management of both active and latent TB. Key points covered include use of the Mantoux test or IGRA for screening, obtaining sputum samples for AFB smear and culture diagnosis, and initial treatment of active TB with a 4-drug regimen including isoniazid,

Author

Adriyan Sikumalay

Language

EN