Massachusetts TB Update 2022

Pediatric TB: Prevention and Treatment Strategies

Part 1 - October 26, 2022

Handouts

1. State of TB in MA - Kavita Gadani, MPH

2. Transmission and Pathogenesis of TB in Children - Vandana Madhavan, MD

3. Pediatric Screening for Latent TB Infection - Jeffrey Campbell, MD

4. Testing and Evaluation of Child Contact - Vandana Madhavan, MD

Part 2 - November 2, 2022

Handouts

1. Window Prophylaxis for Child Contacts - George McSherry, MD

2. Tricks of the Trade for Pediatric TB Patients - Suzanne Tortoriello, NP-C

Resources

1. MA Pediatric TB Risk Assessment Form

2. Window Treatment: What Parents Need to know - Virginia Department of Health

3. Tip for Treating LTBI in Children

4. Window Period Prophylaxis for Children Exposed to Tuberculosis, Houston, Texas, USA, 2007–2017