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management, and elimination of TB.

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This report provides an early analysis of cases of tuberculosis (TB) disease reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during 2024 as compared with previous years. CDC used U.S. Census Bureau population estimates to calculate rates (cases per 100,000 persons) of TB disease.

Health Professionals Policy Makers Researchers State Government Agencies
2025

This fact sheet provides a detailed comparison of tuberculosis (TB) treatment regimens, encompassing both drug-sensitive and drug-resistant TB. 

Health Educators/Communicators Health Professionals Nurses Physicians
2025

This article highlights groundbreaking research on tuberculosis (TB) treatment, revealing why a key TB drug remains effective against resistant strains. Rutgers Health researchers uncover the molecular mechanisms that enable this drug to combat TB bacteria, potentially inspiring improved treatments and drug development strategies...

General Public Government Agencies Health Educators/Communicators Health Professionals Physicians Policy Makers
2025

This toolkit serves as a comprehensive resource for communities affected by tuberculosis. It offers practical tools and guidance to support TB advocacy, treatment, and care, with a focus on marginalized populations. It also provides strategies for addressing barriers to care, promoting patient-centered approaches, and advocating for policy changes to strengthen global TB prevention and control efforts...

Educators General Public Health Educators/Communicators Health Professionals
2025

This report outlines the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' (NIAID) updated strategic plan to combat tuberculosis. It focuses on four key priorities: enhancing fundamental knowledge of TB, advancing diagnostic research, accelerating vaccine development, and supporting strategies to treat and prevent TB...

Health Professionals Policy Makers Researchers
2024

This 30-minute podcast was created in recognition of World TB Day. In the recording, Dr. Zelalem Temesgen discusses TB, including information on TB diagnosis and management.

Health Professionals Medical and Nursing School Students Nurses Physicians
2024

In this 45-minute webinar, participants are introduced to the fundamentals of TB. Topics include modes of transmission, common symptoms, diagnostic testing protocols, treatment regimens, and more. 

Health Professionals
2024

This information sheet provides essential information about tuberculosis (TB), including its causes, how it spreads, and the differences between latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease. It outlines testing methods, treatment options, and the importance of early diagnosis and adherence to treatment to prevent transmission...

Health Professionals Physicians
2024

The WHO Global tuberculosis report 2024 provides 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 is done in the context of global TB commitments, strategies and targets...

Government Agencies Health Professionals
2024

Reported Tuberculosis in the United States, 2023 provides the most current and complete data for tuberculosis in the U.S.

General Public Health Professionals
2024

This webpage highlights groundbreaking research on tuberculosis (TB) bacteria, which reveals that TB exhibits a consistent growth rate throughout its life cycle, defying conventional bacterial growth patterns. The study uncovers new insights into TB’s survival strategies, emphasizing the need for research directly on pathogens to improve treatment approaches...

Health Professionals Researchers
2024

This info sheet summarizes the updated 2020 LTBI treatment guidelines that apply to persons with LTBI who live in the United States

Health Professionals
2020