In children living with HIV who are less than 12 months of age, only those who have contact
with a TB case and who are evaluated for TB (using investigations) should receive 6 months of
IPT if the evaluation shows no TB disease.
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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