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Staying on Track with TB Medicine This booklet is one of several culturally-appropriate patient education materials produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute. All of these patient education materials can be found on the following webpage: www.cdc.gov/tb/pubs/CulturalMaterials... Persons With LTBI	2005
Get the Facts About TB Disease This booklet is one of several culturally-appropriate patient education materials produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute. All of these patient education materials can be found on the following webpage: www.cdc.gov/tb/pubs/CulturalMaterials...	2005
H.A.L.T. (Hear, Act, Learn, Treat) Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis Facts This fact sheet was developed as part of the H.A.L.T. (Hear, Act, Learn, Treat) TB public awareness campaign aimed at African American communities in Georgia, USA. The fact sheet provides basic information on TB symptoms and getting tested for TB.	2005
Speak Your World Primer: Fighting TB on the Front Lines - Key Findings and Recommendations on the Crucial Role Played By Front-line Health Workers in TB Control As a member of the Stop TB Partnership, the Health and Development Networks moderated a six-month discussion on the Stop TB eForum on key roles and needs of front-line health workers in stopping tuberculosis. This publication describes key findings and recommendations from the discussions on the crucial role front-line health workers play in TB control. Community Leaders Health Educators/Communicators International Agencies Managers and Supervisors Outreach Workers Policy Makers	2005
Task Analysis: The Basis for Development of Training in Management of Tuberculosis This document describes the process of task analysis that is necessary in order to design and develop relevant, useful training materials. Health Educators/Communicators	2005
Inspire - Transpire: TB Alliance Annual Report 2004/2005 This Global Alliance for TB Drug Development (TB Alliance) report contains portfolio updates, team information, and project summaries on their research for new TB drugs. Managers and Supervisors	2005
Investigation of Contacts of Persons with Infectious Tuberculosis This slide set was developed as an accompaniment to the Guidelines for the Investigation of Contacts of Persons with Infectious Tuberculosis (MMWR), a joint statement by the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC. The slide set provides an overview of the current recommendations for conducting contact investigations. Managers and Supervisors Outreach Workers	2005
Tuberculosis (TB) Targeted Testing & Treatment of Latent TB Infection (LTBI) This laminated information card provides information on the revised guidelines for targeted testing and treatment for LTBI.	2005
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Transmission in a Newborn Nursery and Maternity Ward — New York City, 2003. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 54(No. RR-50, 1280-1283), December 23, 2005. In 2003, infectious pulmonary TB disease was diagnosed in a foreign-born nurse working in the newborn nursery and maternity ward of a New York City hospital. This report summarizes the results of the investigation that followed. Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers	2005
Congenital Pulmonary Tuberculosis Associated with Maternal Cerebral Tuberculosis - Florida, 2002. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 54(10): 249-250, March 18, 2005. In 2002, congenital tuberculosis (TB), a rare disease with nonspecific signs and symptoms, was diagnosed in an infant in Florida. This report summarizes the investigation of the case in Florida.	2005
Silicosis Mortality, Prevention, and Control, United States, 1968--2002. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 54(16): 401-405, April 29, 2005 To describe patterns of silicosis mortality in the United States, CDC analyzed data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Occupational Respiratory Mortality System (NORMS) for 1968-2002. This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which indicated a decline in silicosis mortality during 1968-2002 and suggested that progress has been made in reducing the incidence of silicosis in the United States... Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers	2005
Trends in Tuberculosis - United States, 2004. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 54(10): 245-249, March 18, 2005. This report summarizes data from the national TB surveillance system for 2004 and describes trends since 1993. Findings indicate that although the 2004 TB rate was the lowest recorded in the United States since national reporting began in 1953, the declines in rates for 2003 (2.3%) and 2004 (3.3%) were the smallest since 1993... Policy Makers	2005
National Plan for Reliable Tuberculosis Laboratory Services Using a Systems Approach. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 54(RR06): 1-12, April 15, 2005 This report summarizes the recommendations of the Association of Public Health Laboratories Task Force on Tuberculosis Laboratory Services. The report describes in greater detail the actions and performance measures that were used to guide development and implementation of an integrated system for providing TB laboratory services... Lab Personnel	2005
Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2005. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 54(RR04): 1-12, March 25, 2005 This report provides standardized recommendations for public health officials, veterinarians, animal venue operators, animal exhibitors, visitors to animal venues and exhibits, and others concerned with disease-control and with minimizing risks associated with animals in public settings. The recommendation to wash hands is the single most important prevention step for reducing the risk for disease transmission... Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers	2005
World TB Day, March 24: TB Elimination: Now is the Time! This poster announcing World TB Day, raises awareness about the international health threat TB presents and the urgent need to eliminate this disease. Health Educators/Communicators	2004
Tuberculosis and HIV: A Framework to Address TB/HIV Co-infection in the Western Pacific Region This report presents a regional framework for addressing TB/HIV co-infection in the Western Pacific that is adapted to the epidemiological profile and health service system of the region and identifies areas in which both programs can complement each other to address TB/HIV. International Agencies Policy Makers	2004
Cost and Cost-Effectiveness of Public-Private Mix DOTS: Evidence From Two Pilot Projects in India This report assesses the effectiveness, cost, and cost-effectiveness of the public-private mix DOTS (PPM-DOTS) program in pilot projects in Hyderabad and Delhi, India. International Agencies	2004
Interim Policy on Collaborative TB/HIV Activities This guideline promotes collaboration between TB and HIV/AIDS programs to reduce the burden for people affected by both diseases. Community Leaders International Agencies Managers and Supervisors Policy Makers	2004
Treating TB Infection This pamphlet, for persons at risk for TB, provides general information about TB, including a definition, how it is spread, the difference between latent TB infection and active TB disease, the meaning of positive and negative TB test results, the need for medications, tips to help remember to take the medication, and possible side effects... At Risk Persons	2004
Supporting National TB Programs to Expand DOTS This brochure describes PATH's national TB programs to expand DOTS. It was created for a global meeting on TB in Paris, Oct./Nov. 2004. Health Educators/Communicators International Agencies Non-U.S.-born persons	2004