16.6 Latent tuberculosis infection in other individuals at risk

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    Routine LTBI testing (TST or IGRA) and treatment after exclusion of active TB:

    • Are recommended for patients with silicosis, on dialysis or taking long-term immunosuppressive therapy.
    • Can be considered for health staff, populations in congregate living settings (e.g. detained persons, refugees), migrants from countries with a high TB prevalence, homeless people and drug users.

     

    LTBI testing should be performed periodically (e.g. once a year).

     

    Routine LTBI testing and treatment is not recommended for patients with diabetes, maltutrition or chronic alcohol use, unless they belong to the above-mentioned risk groups.

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