A positive PPD and negative chest X-ray suggest latent TB infection, treated with INH (Isoniazid), monitoring AST/ALT due to the risk of drug-induced hepatitis.
Una PPD positiva y radiografía de tórax negativa sugieren una infección latente de TB, tratada con INH (Isoniazida), monitorizando AST/ALT debido al riesgo de hepatitis inducida por drogas.
| Front | PPD (+) and CXR (-) are ∆stic of latent TB infection Treatment |
|---|---|
| Back | INH (Isoniazid) → monitor AST/ALT levels as INH cause Drug-induced Hepatitis B6 |
Tags: microbiology
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