Prevention of Tuberculosis Reactivation: Clinical Utility and Guidelines

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RB1504-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical utility of screening for latent tuberculosis infection in people at risk of tuberculosis reactivation?
  2. What is the clinical utility of treating latent tuberculosis infection to prevent tuberculosis reactivation?
  3. What are the evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of tuberculosis reactivation?

Key Message

One network meta-analysis and one non-randomized study were identified regarding the clinical utility of treating latent tuberculosis infection to prevent tuberculosis reactivation. Two evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the prevention of tuberculosis reactivation. No literature was identified regarding the clinical utility of screening for latent tuberculosis infection in people at risk of tuberculosis reactivation.