What Parents Need to Know About Tuberculosis (TB) Infection In Children

What Parents Need to Know About Tuberculosis (TB) Infection In Children

Author: Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Publication Date: 2008
Country of Origin: United States
Language: English

Abstract

This brochure provides parents with important information on tuberculosis infection in children. It is designed in a question and answer format with highlighted information for quick and easy readability. The information covered ranges from the definitions of tuberculosis (TB) infection and TB disease to diagnosis and treatment of TB infection. In addition, tips on treatment improving adherence are provided to ensure completion. The brochure can be distributed to parents of children with latent tuberculosis infection and can also used by health care providers when providing education on LTBI to parents. This product is intended to be downloaded, printed and distributed at health department clinics or other locations where treatment of children with LTBI is provided. The brochure may be printed and distributed as is, or modified to include specific contact information for your clinic by: • Typing or writing clinic information in the designated spot on the back of the brochure • Placing a label containing clinic information on the printed brochure • Using Adobe Acrobat PDF Writer to electronically add clinic information to the brochure

Publisher:

Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey

Audience(s):

Parents/Families

Topic:

Children, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)

Notes:

This brochure is also available in Spanish.

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