In selected high-risk household contacts of patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis,
preventive treatment may be considered based on individualized risk assessment and a sound
clinical justification.
Guideline Citation
WHO consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis: tuberculosis preventive treatment. Geneva: World Health Organization;
2020. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
2020. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
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