<s>[INST] How important is treatment for TB infection (“LTBI” or “latent TB”)? [/INST] Treatment for latent TB infection is fundamental in preventing TB disease and overall TB elimination efforts. Completed treatment regimens reduce the risk of TB disease by up to 90%. Urgency of treatment is dictated by degree of risk of progression which is derived from consideration of epidemiological, medical and diagnostic findings.

In 2015, recognising latent TB infection testing and treatment as critical components of ultimately eliminating TB disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) set forth its first guidelines on managing latent TB infection, which were then updated and consolidated in 2018. Source: T-SPOT ASIA. Link: https://tspot.asia/resources/frequently-asked-questions/. Field: Lung Disease. Disease: Tuberculosis </s>