Co-Occurring Conditions

Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Lesson 1. Latent Tuberculosis Infection

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

Discuss the epidemiology of tuberculosis and HIV coinfection in the United States
State the rationale for screening for latent TB in people with HIV
Describe and compare recommended screening tests for latent TB in people with HIV
List recommended options for the treatment of latent TB in people with HIV
Summarize common drug interactions between medications used to treat latent TB and common antiretroviral medications

Activities in this Lesson

Quick ReferenceLatent Tuberculosis Infection Core Concepts

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