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Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Post-Secondary Institutions: Clinical Utility, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines

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Project Status:
Completed
Project Line:
Reference List
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Summary of Abstracts
Project Number:
RB1494-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical utility of baseline testing for latent tuberculosis infection in students in programs with a risk of exposure to tuberculosis?
  2. What is the cost-effectiveness of baseline testing for latent tuberculosis infection in students in programs with a risk of exposure to tuberculosis?
  3. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the testing for latent tuberculosis infection in students in programs with a risk of exposure to tuberculosis?

Key Message

No evidence was identified regarding the clinical utility or cost-effectiveness of baseline testing for latent tuberculosis infection in students in programs with a risk of exposure to tuberculosis. Furthermore, no evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the testing for latent tuberculosis infection in students in programs with a risk of exposure to tuberculosis.

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