HCP should be considered at increased risk for TB if any of the following statements are marked “Yes”:
Temporary or permanent residence of ≥1 month
in a country with a high TB rate
Any country other than the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,
Current or planned immunosuppression,
including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, organ transplant
recipient, treatment with a TNF-alpha antagonist (e.g., infliximab, etanercept, or
other), chronic steroids (equivalent of prednisone ≥15 mg/day for ≥1 month) or
other immunosuppressive medication
Close contact with someone who has had