A patient who was frequently homeless over the past several years has begun a drug regimen consisting solely of isoniazid (INH). What is this patient's most likely diagnosis?
A) Active tuberculosis
B) Latent tuberculosis
C) Mycobacterium avium complex
D) Human immunodeficiency virus
B
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Although use of INH by itself for treatment of latent TB is appropriate, use with other anti-TB drugs is essential for treatment of active TB. INH would not be used exclusively in the treatment of HIV or MAC.
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