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A 29-year-old respiratory therapist in your hospital seeks advice regarding a positive PPD. She was negative on her employment PPD screen two years ago. Chest X-ray is negative. You should recommend:
Answer: C. Recent converter, hospital employee should be treated prophylactically, regardless of age. The CDC recommended duration of prophylaxis is 6 to 12 months for HIV-negative individuals, and 12 months for HIV-positive individuals.
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