Testing for Latent Tuberculosis. Applying the Best of Intentions

Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Foreign-Born Persons: A Prioritized Approach

“…We thank Dr. Griffith for his insightful commentary (1) on our recent analysis (2) and would like to address and expand on his remarks. More than two-thirds of all tuberculosis cases in the United States are among foreign-born persons, and it is estimated that most tuberculosis cases among these individuals are a result of the reactivation of latent tuberculosis infection.…”