A patient with latent TB infection is asymptomatic but has a positive IGRA test. According to NICE what is recommended to prevent active TB...

Question

A patient with latent TB infection is asymptomatic but has a positive IGRA test. According to NICE what is recommended to prevent active TB

Accepted Answer

Isoniazid monotherapy for 6 months or rifampicin-based regimen

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No treatment unless symptomatic

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Full 6-month TB regimen

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BCG vaccination only

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Regular chest x-rays only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Latent Tuberculosis Infection