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Maine CDC Health Advisory
November 29, 2023
Increase in TB Cases and Close Contacts Needing Assessment for Latent TB Infection in Maine
In Maine, cases of tuberculosis (TB) disease have increased in 2023 throughout the state, and the number of contact investigations at schools, health care settings and other facilities has also increased. Many individuals exposed to TB are now seeking screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Health care providers in all parts of Maine should know how to screen close contacts of individuals with TB disease, manage LTBI treatment, and recognize the differences between LTBI and TB disease.
