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#12 Latent TB: 5 Pearls segment

27 min • 28 mars 2018

Solidify your knowledge on latent TB! Quiz yourself on the 5 pearls we will be covering:

Who should be screened for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI)? (1:45)
What screening tests are available and how do they differ? (6:30)
What are the LTBI treatment options available? (10:24)
What are the major adverse drug effects to consider? (13:28)
How frequently should you check liver function tests in a patient being treated for LTBI? What do you do with the results? 17:43
Dr. Caplan-Shaw Recap (21:29)

For full show notes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/03/28/5-pearls-latent-tuberculosis-infection/

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