6-year-old Boy in Pediatrics — 6yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#1183
SMLE Question #1183
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-year-old boy is evaluated after close household exposure to pulmonary tuberculosis. His grandfather living in the same home has smear-positive pulmonary TB and started treatment 2 weeks ago. The child has no cough, fever, night sweats, or weight loss and received BCG vaccination in infancy. Physical examination is normal. What is the most appropriate next step?
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