This report is the background document of the 2nd ad hoc Committee on the TB epidemic. The committee has reviewed progress in global TB control, examined constraints to improved TB control in high-burden countries, and sought solutions to these constraints through a wide consultative process during 2003...
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This book provides a basis for the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis. It is presented in a question-and-answer format, with subject matter grouped under the three headings: Case Detection, Treatment, and Monitoring.
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This report describes how Vietnam achieved its success in the fight against TB, with an emphasis on the role of strategic health communication. The report includes an analysis of lessons learned and implications that may help other developing countries in their fight against TB.
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This report describes how Peru achieved its success in the fight against TB, with a particular emphasis on the role of strategic health communication. The report includes an analysis of lessons learned and implications that may help other developing countries in their fight against TB. The authors compiled this report by reviewing reports from Peru's National TB Control Program, as well as interviews with Ministry of Health staff, policymakers, representatives of international organizations working in Peru, leaders and staff engaged in TB program implementation, and TB patients and their families.
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This report summarizes the lessons learned from the two national tuberculosis control programs of Peru and Vietnam, with a particular emphasis on the role of strategic health communication in each program. The report is based on conclusions from two more in-depth reports: The Role of Health Communication in Vietnam's Fight Against Tuberculosis and The Role of Health Communication in Peru's Fight Against Tuberculosis .
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Aimed at provincial or district level staff responsible for training health facility staff who detect and treat cases of tuberculosis (TB), this guide explains options for using the course "Management of Tuberculosis: Training for Health Facility Staff." This guide is for the staff who will implement training at the provincial or district level, according to directives from the national level.
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ISAC (Intensified Support and Action Countries) is a special emergency initiative to accelerate DOTS expansion and reach the 2005 targets; within the Global Plan to Stop TB, and to achieve the 2015 target of reversing TB incidence. ISAC will focus international assistance on and support efforts by the Stop TB Partnership in selected countries through the DOTS Expansion Working Group (DEWG).
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This report summarizes a recent outbreak of TB and highlights the challenges of preventing TB among homeless persons, particularly when multiple chains of transmission are occurring and multiple jurisdictions are involved. The findings underscore the complementary role of rapid DNA genotyping in the detection of possible TB transmission in homeless populations...
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This report describes the progress of the Stop TB Partnership. It reports that TB control is succeeding around the world. The challenges include increasing and sustaining new funding levels; strengthening the public health system, including the availability, capacity, and motivation of human resources; empowering households and communities; engaging providers in the private and other sectors; and creating and adopting new technology, such as diagnostics, drugs, and vaccines.
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This brochure is a Marshallese translation of a popular CDC brochure featuring frequently asked questions about TB. It discusses TB transmission, symptoms, testing, and treatment and explains the difference between latent TB infection and active TB disease.
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This brochure is for TB patients and explains the meaning of a positive TB test, and where to get a chest x-ray.
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This poster, designed for clinic waiting areas, urges patients to cover their noses and mouths when coughing. The message is written in five different languages.
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This poster presents a "Stop TB!" message written in six languages. The languages are Chinese, English, Ilocano, Korean, Taglog, and Vietnamese.
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This fact sheet summarizes global goals and targets for TB control. The fact sheet also contains a data table with demographic, epidemiological, and operational indicators; threats to TB control; and resources for all the countries in the Americas.
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This fact sheet presents data of the distribution on TB cases among the population of Los Angeles County in 2003.
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This fact sheet presents data on the distribution of TB cases among the foreign-born of Los Angeles County in 2003.
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This fact sheet presents data on the distribution of TB cases among the homeless population of Los Angeles County in 2003.
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This fact sheet presents data on the distribution of HIV co-infected among TB cases of Los Angeles County in 2003.
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This fact sheet presents data on the distribution of TB cases among the Hispanic population of Los Angeles County in 2003.
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This fact sheet presents data on the distribution of TB cases among the Asian/Pacific Islander populations of Los Angeles County in 2003.
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