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Recent close exposure to active pulmonary TB (within 2 years) -
Human immunodeficiency virus infection -
Recently exposed infants and children aged < 5 years -
Silicosis -
Radiographic findings consistent with prior untreated or not adequately treated TB -
Immigrants from high TB burden areas -
Residents and employees of congregate living facilities -
Solid organ transplantation/solid organ tumors (neck, head, lung)/lymphoma, leukemia -
Gastrectomy/jejunoileal bypass -
Chronic renal failure/hemodialysis -
Diabetes mellitus/low body mass index (< 18.5) -
Longterm therapies with corticosteroids/immunosuppressive drugs or with tumor necrosis factor-α blockers -
Cigarette smokers/drug or alcohol abusers
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