A neonate is born to a mother with a positive TB test but no signs of active disease. Management of this neonate should include:
a. initiate medication therapy on mother and infant
b. no special evaluation or therapy
c. separate mother and neonate until status can be confirmed
Answer: b. no special evaluation or therapy
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