“The World Health Organization estimates that 10.6 million people fell ill with TB in 2021, and 1.6 million people died—the first increase in those estimates in more than a decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 13 million people in the United States live with latent TB infection—during which TB bacteria remain alive, but inactive—and 8,300 TB cases were reported nationwide in 2022. Identifying shorter TB treatment regimens is crucial for limiting the spread of infection, reducing drug resistance, improving quality of life for people with TB disease, and reducing demands on health systems worldwide. “…………
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Healthcare workers take note….
Do you know the regulations related to TB testing for Healthcare workers??
Per CDC
“Tuberculosis (TB) screening and testing of health care personnel is recommended as part of a TB Infection Control Plan and might be required by state regulations. For TB regulations in your area, please contact your state or local TB control program.
TB screening programs should include anyone working or volunteering in healthcare settings, including:
- inpatient settings,
- outpatient settings,
- laboratories,
- emergency medical services,
- medical settings in correctional facilities,
- home-based health care and outreach settings,
- long-term care facilities, and
- clinics in homeless shelters.
All U.S. health care personnel should be screened for TB upon hire (i.e., preplacement). The local health department should be notified immediately if TB disease is suspected. Annual TB testing of health care personnel is not recommended unless there is a known exposure or ongoing transmission. Treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI) is strongly encouraged for health care personnel diagnosed with latent TB infection. Shorter treatment regimens, including once-weekly isoniazid and rifapentine for 3 months and daily rifampin for 4 months, should be used as they are more likely to be completed when compared to the traditional regimens of 6 or 9 months of isoniazid.”
Stay safe and remain diligent re: your risk and exposure history to TB.
The information presented is informative and does not constitute direct legal or regulatory advice
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