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

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The fact sheet provides information on myths and facts about inactive TB.

Asian or Pacific Islander persons Non-U.S.-born persons General Public
2022

This fact sheet can be used to provide information to persons that are receiving a TB skin test. The fact sheet describes the TB skin test, includes space to write return appointment details, and explains TB skin test results. 

Asian or Pacific Islander persons General Public
2023

This brochure lists the symptoms of active tuberculosis (TB) disease and includes directions for curing TB. It also provides drug information for treating TB and side effects that may occur from these medications.

Asian or Pacific Islander persons
2005

This brochure lists the difference between latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease, and how to prevent active TB disease. It also provides drug information for treating LTBI and side effects that may occur from these medications.

Asian or Pacific Islander persons Non-U.S.-born persons Persons With LTBI
2005

This fact sheet provides basic information on the transmission, symptoms, testing, and treatment of TB.

General Public
2024

This brochure provides information to persons with latent TB infection (LTBI) who are adjusting their immigration status. The brochure describes LTBI, emphasizes the importance of LTBI treatment, and explains how to receive LTBI treatment. 

Non-U.S.-born persons Persons With LTBI
2024

This fact sheet for persons who have a positive skin test for TB presents information about follow-up TB testing.

Asian or Pacific Islander persons Non-U.S.-born persons
2002

This fact sheet discusses the meaning of a negative TB skin test and states that persons with HIV/AIDS may be at risk for false negative results.

Asian or Pacific Islander persons Non-U.S.-born persons
2002

This brochure lists the differences between TB infection and TB disease. It discusses who should take a diagnostic test, the symptoms of TB, and provides a list of TB test sites in the San Francisco area.

Asian or Pacific Islander persons Non-U.S.-born persons
2005

Users can make customized bilingual handouts by selecting from 41 TB related chapters and over 30 languages.

Health Educators/Communicators Outreach Workers
2015

A poster that describes the TB blood test, explains what a positive blood test means, and emphasizes that TB is treatable. This material was designed to be displayed in civil surgeon offices to explain TB screening as part of the immigration medical examination.  

Non-U.S.-born persons
2023

This handout provides general information on extrapulmonary TB. Topics covered include symptoms of extrapulmonary TB, how to keep friends and family safe, and how extrapulmonary TB is treated.

General Public Persons with TB
2017

This booklet provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of TB infection and TB disease. Key audiences for this resource are people with or at risk for TB; people who may have been exposed to someone with TB; people who provide services for those at high risk for TB, such as correctional officers, homeless shelter workers, and emergency responders; and people who want to learn more about tuberculosis...

General Public
2021

This 2-page document provides information on latent TB infection, what a positive TB skin or blood test means, latent TB infection treatment, and various myths and fears about latent TB infection.

General Public
2018

This brochure provides information for people who may have been infected with the TB germ.

Asian or Pacific Islander persons
2004