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Additional data were obtained from the national tuberculosis register.<\/jats:p><jats:p>Among 3743 contacts of 235 pulmonary tuberculosis index patients, 2337 (62%) were screened for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Those less likely to be screened for LTBI included contacts of sputum smear-negative index patients (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 0.6, 95% CI 0.4\u20130.9) and bacille Calmette Gu\u00e9rin (BCG)-vaccinated contacts (aOR 0.06, 95% CI 0.04\u20130.09). Among BCG-vaccinated contacts, the proportion screened increased from 9% in 2008 to 43% in 2011 (p-value for trend &lt;0.001). LTBI diagnosis among contacts screened was associated with non-Dutch nationality (aOR 2.8, 95% CI 1.9\u20134.1) and being a close contact (aOR 4.0, 95% CI 1.9\u20138.3). Of the 254 contacts with LTBI diagnosis, 142 (56%) started preventive treatment. Starting treatment was associated with Dutch nationality (aOR 2.6, 95% CI 1.2\u20135.4) and being a close contact (aOR 10.5, 95% CI 1.5\u201370.7). 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