This 2-page document provides information on latent TB infection, what a positive TB skin or blood test means, latent TB infection treatment, and various myths and fears about latent TB infection.
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General Public
2018
The handout describes the main characteristics of LTBI and Active TB, as well as their differences. The material also describes what increases the risk for developing Active TB and how to prevent TB from developing. English is on one side and Arabic is on the other.
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Persons With LTBI
2018
The handout describes the main characteristics of LTBI and Active TB, as well as their differences. The material also describes what increases the risk for developing Active TB and how to prevent TB from developing. English is on one side and Chuukese is on the other.
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Persons With LTBI
2018
The handout describes the main characteristics of LTBI and Active TB, as well as their differences. The material also describes what increases the risk for developing Active TB and how to prevent TB from developing. English is on one side and Amharic is on the other.
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Persons With LTBI
2018
The handout describes the main characteristics of LTBI and Active TB, as well as their differences. The material also describes what increases the risk for developing Active TB and how to prevent TB from developing. English is on one side and French is on the other.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
2018
The handout describes the main characteristics of LTBI and Active TB, as well as their differences. The material also describes what increases the risk for developing Active TB and how to prevent TB from developing. English is on one side and Haitian Creole is on the other.
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Persons With LTBI
2018
The handout describes the main characteristics of LTBI and Active TB, as well as their differences. The material also describes what increases the risk for developing Active TB and how to prevent TB from developing. English is on one side and Tagalog is on the other.
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Persons With LTBI
2018
This video provides information for patients and family members within Navajo Nation about tuberculosis. The video specifically discusses what tuberculosis is, how it is transmitted, and how it is successfully treated.
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General Public
2018
This story highlights the personal experiences of a Tuberculosis (TB) survivor who was diagnosed and treated for TB disease. The survivor details the challenges of a lengthy hospital stay, her worries over how TB medicines would affect her pregnancy and baby, and her work as an advocate since recovering from TB...
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At Risk Persons
General Public
Persons with TB
2017
This 2-page document covers the basics of when TB skin tests are recommended, how TB is spread, what active TB disease and latent TB infection is, and what getting a TB skin test entails.
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General Public
2017
This handout provides general information on extrapulmonary TB. Topics covered include symptoms of extrapulmonary TB, how to keep friends and family safe, and how extrapulmonary TB is treated.
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Persons with TB
2017
This fact sheet provides information regarding the 12-dose regimen for treating latent TB infection.
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At Risk Persons
General Public
Non-U.S.-born persons
Persons with TB
2016
This webinar is a public forum and panel discussion convened to examine the global health challenges that TB presents, examine the limitations and challenges of current treatment options, and discuss the search for new and better TB drugs and other tools. A podcast, speakers' biographies, and a transcript is also available...
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General Public
2014
This brochure provides patients with information on what to expect during their first visit to a TB clinic. This resource includes information on questions to ask for insurance purposes, interpreter services, and tests that might be ordered.
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Persons With LTBI
Persons with TB
2013
This information sheet discusses the once-a-week 12-week treatment of rifapentine and isoniazid for latent TB infection (LTBI). It explains LTBI, why it is necessary to treat it, the treatment plan and how it is managed, and a chart for tracking. It also includes hints on how to take the medicine including eating before taking it and avoiding alcohol, and describes normal side effects and possible problems including which signs and symptoms require you to call the doctor or nurse and what to do when taking a dose of medicine in the absence of medical staff...
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General Public
2012
