During 2014-2022, the incidence of tuberculosis was higher among people in prisons and jails than in the overall U.S. population. The discussion will offer recommendations for preventing TB among people who are incarcerated or work in correctional and detention facilities. Testing and treating people who have latent TB infection in prisons and jails can prevent TB disease in these settings.

Educational Objectives

• List two strategies to prevent tuberculosis (TB) in prisons and jails 
• Describe TB trends in correctional facilities 
• Discuss TB treatment protocols in correctional institutions 

Level:Basic