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False-Positive Investigation Toolkit: A Resource for Mycobacteriology Laboratories

The False-Positive Investigation Toolkit provides mycobacteriology staff with updated resources to recognize potential false-positive results and to assist in false-positive investigations. The toolkit includes job-aids, posters, and templates that can be modified for local use.

Lab Personnel
2019
Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection: Rifampin

This handout contains information for patients that are prescribed the 4-month daily regimen of rifampin (4R) for the treatment of latent TB infection. The handout includes space to record the patient's doctor/clinic contact information. 

Persons With LTBI Physicians
2019
Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection: Isoniazid and Rifapentine (INH-RPT)

This handout contains information for patients that are prescribed the 3HP regimen for the treatment of latent TB infection. The 3HP regimen is a 3-month once weekly regimen of isoniazid and rifapentine. The handout includes space to record the patient's doctor/clinic contact information. 

Persons With LTBI Physicians
2019
TB and Diabetes webpage

Someone with untreated latent TB infection and diabetes is more likely to develop TB disease than someone without diabetes. Without proper treatment, diabetes and TB can increase health complications. This webpage features information on the relationship between TB and diabetes, TB treatment for individuals with diabetes, and related links for patients and health care providers.

Health Educators/Communicators Persons With LTBI
2019
For Pregnant Women and New Mothers: Answering Your Questions About Tuberculosis (TB)

This fact sheet contains information on TB testing and treatment for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. The resource also contains information on the differences between TB disease and latent TB infection.

Health Educators/Communicators Parents/Families
2019
Maryland Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Tuberculosis 2019

The 2019 Maryland Department of Health Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Tuberculosis serves a resource for Maryland healthcare providers and local health departments. The guidelines were approved by TB experts and TB clinicians within Maryland.

Physicians Nurses
2019
What is TB? Video

Dr. Mark Gilbert of the BC Centre for Disease Control talks about tuberculosis in a minute-long video.

Health Educators/Communicators Medical and Nursing School Students Parents/Families Persons With LTBI
2018
TB Facts Infographic

An infographic with information on latent TB, TB disease, TB in British Columbia, TB globally, and TB symptoms,

Health Educators/Communicators Medical and Nursing School Students Parents/Families Persons With LTBI
2018
How Common is Tuberculosis? Video

Dr. Mark Gilbert of the BC Centre for Disease Control talks about the prevalence of tuberculosis in British Columbia.

Health Educators/Communicators Medical and Nursing School Students
2018
Latent TB Infection - Waiting Room Posters

4 waiting room posters to encourage patients to speak with their doctor about latent TB. The posters are available in English and Chinese.

Health Educators/Communicators
2018
Guidelines for Submission of Sputum Specimens for Tuberculosis Testing

Laboratory services, such as sputum specimen diagnosis, are vital to effective TB control. This resource may be used by laboratories to develop institutional policies that support proper collection and submission of sputum specimens for TB testing.

Lab Personnel
2018
Handbook for the use of digital technologies to support tuberculosis medication adherence

This handbook focuses specifically on three technologies that are being widely used to help TB patients complete their treatment over the many months that their regimens last.

Civil Surgeons Health Educators/Communicators Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers International Agencies Lab Personnel Long-term Care Residents Long-term Residential Care Providers Persons With LTBI Social Service Providers
2018
Tuberculosis Skin Test Training

An educational video and presentation intended to train health care providers to perform Tuberculin skin testing.

Health Educators/Communicators Medical and Nursing School Students
2018
It Takes a Village: Community Providers as Vital Partners with Public Health in the Management of ICE Detainees with Suspected TB Disease

This 60-minute webinar reviews best practices for TB diagnosis and management for ICE detainees, the role of public health and community partners, and how care is coordinated for patients who are released.

2018
Beyond Diversity: A Cultural Competency Journey - Facilitator's Guide

This facilitator-led guide is intended to build internal capacity within TB programs by assisting trainers to educate their colleagues on issues of cultural proficiency.

Health Educators/Communicators Outreach Workers
2018