This webinar describes the different NAATs (nucleic acid amplification tests) that are available, including the Gen-Probe MTD test, the Xpert MTB/RIF test, and Pyrosequencing (PSQ), as well as rapid molecular tests for drug resistance, including PSQ, line probe assays, and the CDC MDDR Service.
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Health Professionals
2015
The objectives of this document are to describe the best practices in engaging different health providers and partners in the management of drug-resistant TB patients and to describe the necessary components in planning and implementing a public-private mix for the management of drug-resistant TB.
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Health Professionals
International Agencies
Managers and Supervisors
Policy Makers
2015
This document outlines the United States Government's global TB strategy.
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Health Professionals
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2015
This brief online course allows users to test their knowledge regarding the Xpert MTB/RIF assay.
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Health Professionals
Lab Personnel
2015
This document presents guidance on the design and implementation of surveys and surveillance systems to measure the burden and trends of drug-resistant tuberculosis.
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International Agencies
2015
This facilitators’ guide for training community health workers and community volunteers is intended for training in tuberculosis (TB) and integration of TB prevention and care services into community-based activities.
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Community Leaders
International Agencies
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Social Service Providers
2015
This fact sheet provides general information regarding TB infection and TB disease.
Also available in the following languages: Amharic, Arabic, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese, French, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Khmer, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
2015
The purpose of the Introduction to Tuberculosis Genotyping slide set is to provide basic education on tuberculosis (TB) genotyping and how it can be useful in TB prevention and control activities. The presentation is estimated to take about 30 minutes.
The facilitator guide is to be used in conjunction with the Introduction to Tuberculosis Genotyping slide set to provide suggested wording to reinforce the messages in the presentation.
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Health Professionals
Lab Personnel
2015
This report presents summary data for U.S. TB cases reported to the Division of TB Elimination, CDC, during 2014.
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Health Professionals
Policy Makers
2015
This infographic was adapted from the CDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination’s Take on TB infographic. Staff at the New Mexico Department of Health adapted the resource to include statistics specific to their state. Additional information, such as the cost to treat latent TB infection, was also added.
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General Public
Policy Makers
2015
This is the 20th global report on tuberculosis (TB) published by WHO in a series that started in 1997. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and progress in implementing and financing TB prevention, care and control at global, regional and country levels using data reported by 200 countries and territories that account for over 99% of the world’s TB cases.
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Health Professionals
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2015
This document highlights strategic directions to integrate digital health into TB prevention and care activities in support of WHO’s End TB Strategy.
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Health Professionals
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2015
This document is the first language guide for partners and stakeholders working in tuberculosis.These recommendations have been developed for use by everyone involved in the fight against TB and are aimed at reducing stigmatizing TB language.
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Health Educators/Communicators
Health Professionals
Policy Makers
2015
Effective tuberculosis (TB) control and prevention activities require public health nurses who possess the necessary background knowledge and skills. This Training Roadmap allows you to design a personalized training guide, utilizing a wide range of existing resources. The materials included in the Roadmap are our recommendations for a nurse who is new to TB...
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Health Professionals
2015
The "What Corrections Staff Need to Know" slide set is designed to be used by health department staff to educate correctional facility staff on TB treatment and control efforts. The materials may be adapted to meet the needs and regulations of your jurisdiction.
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Correctional Facility Staff
2015
The resources on this website were compiled by the NTCA/NTNC Corrections Committee. Topics include TB prevention and control, epidemiology, screening, contact investigation, infection control, release planning, and cultural factors.
When using a resource, please review and edit to comply with state and local regulations or your program needs.
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Health Professionals
Correctional Facility Staff
2015
This document provides practical guidance on translating the World Health Organization's principles and recommendations into a national or local screening strategy.
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Health Professionals
International Agencies
Outreach Workers
2015
This document offers recommendations from CDC’s Health Literacy Council and other agency communicators on how to reduce jargon and replace problematic terms to improve comprehension.
Everyday Words is based on years of experience and formative research by CDC’s communication staff testing materials with diverse audiences...
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Health Educators/Communicators
2015
This guide is intended to familiarize those who are providing technical assistance to TB laboratories in low- and middle-income countries with World Health Organization recommendations and international best practices.
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Lab Personnel
2015
This plan is based on the End TB strategy. Specifically it speaks about preventing TB, active case finding and contact tracing, focusing attention to key vulnerable and marginalized groups, development and roll out of new tools, and implementing TB services packages that are comprehensive and work in different types of epidemic and socioeconomic environments.
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Health Professionals
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2015
