The materials were developed for clinicians to use with patients while discussing the 12-dose regimen for the treatment of latent TB infection. The materials include a patient education brochure, medication tracker, and symptom checklist. The brochure contains information on latent TB infection, the 12-dose regimen, and adverse events...
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Persons With LTBI
Physicians
2018
The resource was designed to help healthcare providers:
1. Quickly identify and answer key questions when considering whether to start a patient on the isoniazid-rifapentine (3HP) regimen
2. Assess the appropriateness of self-administered therapy of 3HP for each individual patient
3...
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Physicians
2018
In this webinar, Dr. Drew Posey shares knowledge on the US TB screening program. The webinar includes information on how US-bound immigrants and refugees are screened for TB, the effect of the screening program on US TB efforts, and how information from the overseas exam is transmitted.
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Civil Surgeons
Physicians
Nurses
2018
This poster is intended to encourage health care workers to advise clients that if conditions of tuberculosis (TB) symptoms last more than 2-3 weeks, to avoid group settings and see a medical provider immediately.
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Health Educators/Communicators
Nurses
Physicians
2019
This document informs national TB programs and stakeholders about the key implications for the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This resource is available before the release of the updated guidelines in order for planning at the country level. The guidelines are expected to be released in 2020...
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Physicians
International Agencies
2019
The 90-minute webinar was created for TB program workers interested in learning about new recommendations for TB screening, testing, and treatment of U.S. Health Care Personnel. The webinar was a collaboration among the Curry International Tuberculosis Center, the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency, Live Well San Diego, the U...
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Civil Surgeons
Nurses
Physicians
2019
In this webinar, Dr. David Ashkin presents information on the clinical significance of tuberculosis (TB) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Dr. Ashkin also shares information on adverse effects that can occur during treatment, as well as strategies for treatment completion and optimal management of patients with HCV and TB...
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Physicians
Nurses
2019
In this webinar, Dr. Michael Lauzardo presents a brief information on the history of human trafficking. Dr. Lauzardo also shares ways to identify victims. Additionally, Dr. Lauzardo describes ways to address TB prevention and care to improve the health outcomes of victims.
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Physicians
Nurses
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.
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Physicians
Nurses
2019
The tool shows sample reactions to the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and includes a card with descriptions of each reaction. The product is $330, which includes one arm, one base, and shipping.
Total cost of $330 includes one arm, one base, and shipping. Also included is a laminated card that provides full descriptions of each reaction...
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Health Educators/Communicators
Physicians
2020
This fact sheet provides information on tuberculin skin testing. It explains how to interpret tuberculin skin test (TST) results, including special considerations.
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Health Educators/Communicators
Physicians
2020
The video contains information on the basics of TB infection, targeted testing, recommendations for screening and testing high-risk groups, and patient education messages.
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Health Educators/Communicators
Medical and Nursing School Students
Physicians
2020
This video presents information on the difference between TB infection and disease, testing methods and recommendations, and interpretation of test results. The video also discusses special considerations for testing and the medical evaluation process...
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Health Educators/Communicators
Medical and Nursing School Students
Physicians
2020
This one-page flow diagram for clinicians and health-care providers lists remarks and side effects of second-line drugs used to treat MDR-TB. It provides information on the measured MIC, serum levels, and dosing of each drug.
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Nurses
Physicians
2020
Speakers for this webinar include the Deputy Director of the Global TB Institute and a survivor of MDR-TB. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: define stigma in the context of tuberculosis prevention and care, describe how stigma affects persons with tuberculosis, and apply interventions in the health care setting and community to reduce stigma...
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Civil Surgeons
Health Educators/Communicators
Medical and Nursing School Students
Nurses
Persons with TB
Physicians
2020