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Infectious Diseases

New, Simpler Way to Treat Latent TB Infection

Treating latent tuberculosis (TB) infection to prevent progression to TB disease is a cornerstone of the U.S. strategy for TB elimination. People with latent tuberculosis (TB) infection now have another option when it comes to treatment. A new regimen for the treatment of latent TB infection, called the 12-dose regimen, reduces the number of doses and shortens the duration of treatment.
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