Induration 5 mm or greater |
Children in close contact with known or suspected contagious people with tuberculosis disease |
Children suspected to have tuberculosis disease: - Findings on chest radiograph consistent with active or previous tuberculosis disease
- Clinical evidence of tuberculosis disease¶
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Children receiving immunosuppressive therapyΔ or with immunosuppressive conditions, including human immunodeficiency (HIV) infection |
Induration 10 mm or greater |
Children at increased risk of disseminated tuberculosis disease: - Children younger than four years of age
- Children with other medical conditions, including Hodgkin disease, lymphoma, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, or malnutrition
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Children with likelihood of increased exposure to tuberculosis disease: - Children born in high-prevalence regions of the world
- Children who travel to high-prevalence regions of the world
- Children frequently exposed to adults who are HIV infected, homeless, or incarcerated; users of illicit drugs; or residents of nursing homes
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Induration 15 mm or greater |
Children age four years or older without any risk factors |