This poster provides information on risk factors for TB meningitis, the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment, early signs and symptoms, and other considerations for younger than 5 years of age.
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Nurses
Physicians
2023
This online application was developed to respond to clinician's questions about TB infection, disease, and control. The application includes recommendations on the treatment of latent tuberculosis (LTBI) and treatment of active tuberculosis.
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Nurses
2023
This online, self-paced mini-course series consists of 9 modules lasting under two hours each. The modules provide brief introductions to common challenges that persons with TB may face. The modules also present information about strategies and services for effective intervention, management, and treatment in populations at increased risk for TB...
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Civil Surgeons
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Physicians
2023
The Cultural Quick Reference Guide for Dominican Republic ncludes country-specific information on cultural norms, health practices, treatment considerations, traditional ideas about TB, and courtesies to observe to enhance communication.
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Health Educators/Communicators
Outreach Workers
Physicians
2023
This resource is a 30-second video introduction to latent TB infection. The video features a healthcare provider and patient conversation about TB testing.
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Asian or Pacific Islander persons
General Public
2022
The interagency field guide contains information on strategic approaches, guidance, and innovations for TB prevention and care interventions in humanitarian settings. The guide focuses on the managerial/organizational aspects of TB interventions. References are also provided for the clinical aspects of TB interventions...
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Government Agencies
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Physicians
International Agencies
2022
This program manual provides information on the NYC Department of Health’s policies, protocols, and recommendations for the prevention, treatment, and control of TB.
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Nurses
Physicians
2022
Imagining a TB-free world amidst resurgence during COVID-19 pandemic.
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2022
Asian/Asian American (A/AA) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities continue to be impacted by tuberculosis (TB) at a greater rate compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Countries with the highest TB burden among non-U.S.-born Asians and Pacific Islanders include the Philippines, India, Vietnam, China, Myanmar, and the Marshall Islands (CDC, 2022)...
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Community Based Organizations
2022
Words Matter is a tool for TB communications. The first section is an index that lists the words and terms found in the resource. The second section is a language guide that provides recommended terms. The third section is a glossary of words and terms.
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Health Educators/Communicators
Policy Makers
2022
WHO has published a global TB report every year since 1997. The main aim of the report is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic, and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease at global, regional and country levels. This report is updated annually...
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Policy Makers
International Agencies
Managers and Supervisors
2022
This 2021 edition of Reported Tuberculosis in the United States reflects ongoing challenges facing the public health and tuberculosis (TB) communities. The report describes information on cases of TB disease reported to CDC since 1993. This year’s report emphasizes cases counted by the reporting areas in 2021 and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB surveillance...
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Policy Makers
2022
This instructional video provides information on planning and conducting contact investigations in congregate settings.
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2022
In this 90 minute webinar, author Thomas Goetz discusses their book "The Remedy: Robert Koch, Arthur Conan Doyle, and the Quest to Cure Tuberculosis." Goetz is joined by Dr. F. Richard Ervin, Dr. David Ashkin, and Dr. Terry Chorba.
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General Public
2022
This webinar provides knowledge on Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) blood tests. Participants will learn how IGRAs are used to identify past or recent infection with the Micobacterium Tubercuculosis. Participants will also gain informaion on how to identify which test resutls require follow-up...
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Nurses
2022