Evaluation of a school-based program for diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection in immigrant children.

Objective: To evaluate a 10-year school-based latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) screening program, targeting immigrant children in Montreal, Canada, and to identify predictive factors for refusal and, poor adherence to treatment.

Methods: Immigrant children were screened for LTBI with Tuberculin Skin Test (TST). Isoniazid was, given when LTBI was diagnosed.