Preventive treatment for tuberculosis (TB) can stop latent TB infections from developing into deadly TB disease.
Individuals of all ages with positive skin or blood test should receive preventive treatment for TB, new study says retrieved 8 May 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-individuals-ages-positive-skin-blood.html
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