Tuberculosis (TB)

Targeted testing programs should be considered for persons at high risk for TB infection, including persons who use drugs illicitly. All persons suspected of having had a recent exposure to someone with active TB should be screened for active TB and TB infection.

Sources

• CDC. Targeted tuberculin testing and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection. MMWR 2000;49(No. RR-6) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• CDC. Guidelines for the investigation of contacts of persons with infectious tuberculosis: recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC. MMWR 2005;54(No.RR-15)
• CDC. Tuberculosis. Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov