Travelers TB Testing Protocol

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What is the recommended post-test if the pre-test for TB is negative?

Retest 8-10 weeks after returning from travel (correct)

No need for post-test if pre-test is negative

Retest immediately after returning from travel

Retest after 4-6 weeks after returning from travel

Which group has an increased risk for TB disease progression?

People with a history of BCG vaccination

People living with HIV (correct)

Healthy individuals who have not been in contact with TB cases

Infants and children

What is the estimated TST effectiveness in populations not vaccinated by BCG?

97% (correct)

75%

60%

5%

What is a disadvantage of the IGRA test for LTBI?

Defined time to process blood samples Signup and view all the answers

According to the US Guidelines for LTBI Testing, when should the IGRA test be performed instead of the TST?

Individuals with high risk of TB progression Signup and view all the answers

What factor does the risk of TB transmission on an airplane depend on?

Infectiousness of TB patient Signup and view all the answers

Why are people advised not to consume unpasteurized milk and milk products?

To prevent bovine TB Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of people who developed TB in 2021?

10.6M Signup and view all the answers

What was the reported number of 'missing' TB cases in 2021?

4.1M Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend in TB deaths from 2019 to 2021?

Increasing trend Signup and view all the answers

When should travelers retest for TB after returning from travel?

8-10 weeks after returning Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the recommended post-test if the pre-test for TB is negative?

Which group has an increased risk for TB disease progression?

What is the estimated TST effectiveness in populations not vaccinated by BCG?

What is a disadvantage of the IGRA test for LTBI?

According to the US Guidelines for LTBI Testing, when should the IGRA test be performed instead of the TST?

What factor does the risk of TB transmission on an airplane depend on?

Why are people advised not to consume unpasteurized milk and milk products?

What is the estimated number of people who developed TB in 2021?

What was the reported number of 'missing' TB cases in 2021?

What was the trend in TB deaths from 2019 to 2021?

When should travelers retest for TB after returning from travel?

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