Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults in South Korea

  • Jo, Kyung-Wook
  • Yoon, Young Soon
  • Kim, Hyung Woo
  • Kim, Joong-Yub
  • Kang, Young Ae
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Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is characterized by immune responses to Mycobacteriumtuberculosis antigens without clinical symptoms or evidence of active tuberculosis. Effective LTBI management is crucial for tuberculosis elimination, requiringaccurate diagnosis and treatment. In South Korea, LTBI guidelines have been updatedperiodically, the latest being in 2024. This review discusses the recent changes in theKorean guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of LTBI in adults.

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Latent Tuberculosis InfectionDiagnosisTreatmentGuidelineISONIAZID PREVENTIVE THERAPYTREATMENT COMPLETIONADVERSE EVENTSFOLLOW-UPRIFAPENTINERIFAMPINTRIALTBREGIMENSIMPACT
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults in South Korea
저자
Jo, Kyung-WookYoon, Young SoonKim, Hyung WooKim, Joong-YubKang, Young Ae
DOI
10.4046/trd.2024.0122
발행일
2025-01
유형
Review
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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56 ~ 68