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For how long would you treat a patient with latent TB before allowing them to proceed with a liver transplant?

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Infectious Disease · Northwestern Medical Group

There are a few ways to look at the answer to this question. If the individual is stable enough to complete the Latent TB Infection (LTBI) therapy without need for a liver transplant, then treat the LTBI to completion. If the individual may need the transplant during the treatment course, then start...

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