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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

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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

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