A 36 year old Métis woman with a history of tuberculosis exposure in childhood presents to a primary care clinic in an urban centre. She is asymptomat...

Question

A 36 year old Métis woman with a history of tuberculosis exposure in childhood presents to a primary care clinic in an urban centre. She is asymptomatic but worried about her risk. What is the most appropriate initial investigation to assess for latent TB infection?

Accepted Answer

Tuberculin skin test or interferon gamma release assay, followed by chest X ray if positive

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Chest X ray only

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Routine sputum cultures for all asymptomatic contacts

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No testing is needed as she is asymptomatic

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Empiric anti TB therapy for all contacts

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Latent tuberculosis infection

A 36 year old Métis woman with a history of tuberculosis exposure in childhood presents to a primary care clinic in an urban centre. She is asymptomatic but worried about her risk. What is the most appropriate initial investigation to assess for latent TB infection?