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A library of resources for the prevention,
management, and elimination of TB.

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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.

Persons With LTBI Persons with TB
2022

The goal of these materials is to teach patients about TB infection and to motivate them to start and complete treatment if diagnosed. The materials are designed to encourage provider-patient interactions for active learning through the process of testing and treatment decisions. There are four materials in this series and it is suggested to use the materials as a continuum, as they build upon each other.

Persons With LTBI
2014

This video provides a step-by-step guide for patients on how to collect sputum at home. The video is available in 18 languages (Burmese, English, French, Hmong, Karen, Karenni, Khmer, Kunama, Lao, Mandarin Chinese, Nepali, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, Urdu, and Vietnamese).

General Public
2011

This booklet provides information on how TB spreads, the difference between latent TB infection and active disease, diagnosis, treatment, and where to get more information on TB testing and treatment in New York City.

Persons With LTBI
2011

This brochure indicates that although TB affects people worldwide, it can be prevented, treated, and cured. The brochure also lists the symptoms of TB and those individuals who are at risk for TB.

2003