Section 410IAC1-2.5-48. "Latent tuberculosis infection" or "LTBI" defined

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"Latent tuberculosis infection" or "LTBI" means the following:

(1) No symptoms or physical findings suggestive of tuberculosis disease.

(2) Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) or interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) result usually positive.

(3) Chest radiograph typically normal.

(4) If done, respiratory specimens are smear and culture negative.

(5) Cannot spread tuberculosis bacteria to others.

(6) Should consider treatment for LTBI to prevent tuberculosis disease.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 1-2.5-48; filed Nov 25, 2015, 2:54 p.m.: 20151223-IR-410150039FRA)

                    
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