Children living with HIV who are more than 12 months of age and who are unlikely to have
active TB on symptom-based screening and have no contact with a TB case should receive 6
months of IPT (10 mg/kg/day) as part of a comprehensive package of HIV prevention and care.
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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