Screening for latent tuberculosis infection recommended for those at increased risk

(The JAMA Network Journals) The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for latent tuberculosis infection in populations at increased risk. People who are considered at increased risk include people who were born in or have lived in countries where tuberculosis is highly prevalent, or who have lived in group settings where exposure to tuberculosis is more likely, such as homeless shelters or correctional facilities. The report appears in the Sept. 6 issue of JAMA.