This factsheet explains how TB spreads, the difference between latent TB infection and TB disease, and ways to help prevent the spread of TB to others. The fact sheet also describes the process of TB contact investigations.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
Persons with TB
2023
This brochure provides information to persons with latent TB infection (LTBI) who are adjusting their immigration status. The brochure describes LTBI, emphasizes the importance of LTBI treatment, and explains how to receive LTBI treatment.
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Non-U.S.-born persons
Persons With LTBI
2023
These talking points can be used by civil surgeons and other health professionals on their staff. The talking points describe TB, explain the meaning of a positive TB blood test, and encourage patients diagnosed with latent TB infection to start and complete treatment. The talking points can be used throughout TB testing process that occurs during immigration medical examinations...
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Non-U.S.-born persons
Persons With LTBI
2023
This booklet provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of TB infection and TB disease. Topics covered include the differences between latent TB infection and TB disease, treatment, and resources.
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Persons With LTBI
Persons with TB
2022
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 Mandarin is on the other.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
2022
A one-page visual overview of the testing and treatment of inactive TB that can be used as a poster.
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Civil Surgeons
General Public
Nurses
Persons With LTBI
Physicians
2022
This 3-page resource is a conversation guide for healthcare providers about how to talk to patients about latent TB infection.
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Civil Surgeons
General Public
Nurses
Persons With LTBI
Physicians
2022
This flipbook provides basic information on active TB disease. The resource can be used while working with patients and families from the Marshallese community.
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Non-U.S.-born persons
General Public
Persons With LTBI
Persons with TB
2022
This flipbook provides basic information on active TB disease. The flipbook is in English and Marshallese. The resource can be used while working with patients and families from the Marshallese community.
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Non-U.S.-born persons
General Public
Persons With LTBI
Persons with TB
2022
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 Ukrainian is on the other.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
2022
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 Russian is on the other.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
2022
This fact sheet provides information on TB and latent TB infection, transmission, symptoms, testing, and treatment.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
Persons with TB
2022
This video provides a brief overview of TB infection. The video also explains what a person should do after being diagnosed with TB infection.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
2022
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 Pashto is on the other.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
2021
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 Dari is on the other.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
2021
