Table 1.
Summary of Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Guidelines in the General Population
| Guidelines (Publication Date) | 3HP | 1HP | 4R | 3HR | 9H | 6H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTCA/CDC (February 2020) [19] | Preferred | No specific recommendation made | Preferred | Preferred | Alternative | Alternative |
| WHO TB Preventative Therapy (2020) [1] | Preferred | Alternative | Alternative | Preferred | Preferred | Preferred |
Abbreviations: CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; NTCA, National Tuberculosis Controller’s Association; TB, tuberculosis; WHO, World Health Organization; 6H, 6 months of daily isoniazid (INH); 9H, 9 months of daily INH; 1HP, 1 month of daily INH + rifapentine (RPT); 3HP, 3 months of weekly INH + RPT; 3HR, 3 months of daily INH + rifampin (RIF); 4R, 4 months of daily RIF.