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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults: Screening

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Systematic Review

Source: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Last Reviewed: May 2023

Workgroups: Immunization and Infectious Diseases Workgroup

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) for adults who don’t have symptoms, but who have a higher risk of tuberculosis (TB) infection. This includes adults who:

  • Were born in or have lived in countries where TB is common 
  • Lived in certain group home settings, like prisons or homeless shelters

USPSTF found that treating LTBI can keep the infection from turning into active tuberculosis.

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Objectives related to this resource (1)

Reduce tuberculosis cases — IID‑17
Improving

Suggested Citation

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2023). Final Recommendation Statement: Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults: Screening. Retrieved from https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/latent-tuberculosis-infection-screening.