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This material lists steps to take for sputum collection.

The fact sheet includes information on window treatment for children after exposure to TB, such as how to help a child take isoniazid, potential side effects, and when to call a child's doctor. The material also lists symptoms of TB disease in children.

A fact sheet with information of collecting sputum for TB, including content on why sputum testing is necessary.

A fact sheet for individuals experiencing a TB contact investigation. This material includes information on what happens in a TB contact investigation and how to protect others from active TB disease.

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.

This fact sheet gives general information about what a TB contact investigation is and why it is important.

This fact sheet contains information about the treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI) and the prevention of active TB disease.