Do you perform routine screening for latent tuberculosis in a patient who resides in the United States, has frequent, 1-2 week trips to see family in a highly endemic country, but who otherwise has no significant risk factors or high risk exposure activities?

Absolutely. I perform annual screening on persons with the described exposures. The screen is fast, safe, and easy for the patient. A goal is to eliminate all new cases of tuberculosis in this country. To accomplish this, we must identify all potential cases and treat them accordingly.