Adults and adolescents living with HIV who have an unknown or positive tuberculin skin test
(TST) status and are unlikely to have active TB should receive at least 6 months of IPT as part
of a comprehensive package of HIV care. IPT should be given to such individuals regardless of
the degree of immunosuppression and also to those on ART, those who have previously been
treated for TB and pregnant women.
Guideline Citation
Consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection
Recommendations for a public health approach - Second edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2016.
Recommendations for a public health approach - Second edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2016.
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