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Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection and TB disease. Both latent TB infection and TB disease can be treated.

Without treatment latent TB infection can progress to TB disease.  If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.

Deciding When to Treat Latent TB Infection

Treatment for TB Disease

Treatment Regimens for Latent TB Infection (LTBI)

Adverse Events

Treatment in Specific Populations

Treatment for latent TB infection and TB disease for the following populations have additional considerations.

Treatment of LTBI and TB for Persons with HIV

TB Treatment & Pregnancy

TB Treatment for Children