Children living with HIV who do not have poor weight gain, fever or current cough are unlikely
to have active TB. Children living with HIV who have poor weight gain, fever or current cough
or contact history with a TB case may have TB and should be evaluated for TB and other
conditions. If the evaluation shows no TB, they should be offered IPT preventive therapy
regardless of their age.
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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