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. 2010 Dec 29:26–455. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-443-07151-5.50005-6

Table 3.157.

Management of patients with known or suspected TB

History of TB Potential infectivity Comment
Active sputum positive for TB High Defer elective dental care until TB treatment complete or use special infection control precautions
Recent history of TB and sputum known positive for TB High Defer elective dental care until TB treatment complete or use special infection control precautions
Past history of TB Needs confirmation Defer elective dental care until medical advice received
No history of TB but signs or symptoms suggestive Needs confirmation

  • Defer elective dental care until medical advice received.

  • Use special infection control precautions for emergency dental care
No history of TB but positive tuberculin test Needs confirmation

  • Defer elective dental care until medical advice received.

  • Use special infection control precautions for emergency dental care