A 50-year-old with suspected TB exposure has positive IGRA and normal CXR. No drug interactions, HIV negative. Preferred LTBI regimen?...

Question

A 50-year-old with suspected TB exposure has positive IGRA and normal CXR. No drug interactions, HIV negative. Preferred LTBI regimen?

Accepted Answer

3 months rifampin only weekly

Answer

9 months isoniazid

Answer

4 months rifampin

Answer

6 months rifampin + isoniazid

Answer

No treatment

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Latent Tuberculosis Infection