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HIV-TB Co-Infection: Fuel and Fire

This fact sheet describes the impact of HIV-TB co-infection. It also presents work currently being done to find and treat HIV-TB.

International Agencies Policy Makers
2013
How Human Immunodeficiency Virus Voluntary Testing Can Contribute to Tuberculosis Control

This report sets out the rationale for the ProTest Initiative (Promotion of Voluntary Testing), based on an analysis of the impact of HIV on TB control. It describes the elements of the ProTest approach, reviews progress so far, and sets out the future direction. The purpose of the report is to generate discussion and ideas that will help the Initiative establish a comprehensive range of interventions needed to control TB in settings with high prevalence of HIV infection.

Policy Makers
2002
How to Protect Ourselves from TB - About TB Preventive Treatment

The resource includes information on TB preventive treatment, including who needs TB preventive treatment, treatment options, and frequently asked questions for people living with HIV.

Health Educators/Communicators Persons With LTBI
2020
Implementation of Routine HIV Testing in Health Care Settings: Issues for Community Health Centers

Community health centers (CHCs) are important facilities which implement routine HIV testing consistent with the 2006 recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This document provides an overview of general protocol elements for facility-based HIV testing and post-test counseling.

Health Educators/Communicators Social Service Providers
2011
Implementing Collaborative TB-HIV Activities: A Programmatic Guide

This guide summarizes The Union's experience in developing approaches to integrated TB-HIV care for adults in resource-limited settings. It is recommended for health professionals at the implementation level and national programme staff in charge of policy and practices for collaborative TB-HIV activities.

Managers and Supervisors
2012
Improving the Diagnosis and Treatment of Smear-Negative Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Among Adults and Adolescents -- Recommendations for HIV-Prevalent and Resource-Constrained Settings

This document is intended for those dealing with tuberculosis and HIV at all levels in HIV-prevalent and resource-constrained settings. It is intended to assist development of national policies to improve the diagnosis and management of smear-negative pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The recommendations and algorithms are designed for use by national tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS control programs and service providers.

International Agencies Managers and Supervisors
2007
Integrating Collaborative TB and HIV Services within a Comprehensive Package of Care for People who Inject Drugs

These guidelines aim to reduce morbidity and mortality related to TB and HIV-associated TB among people who inject drugs (PWID) through the integrated delivery of a comprehensive and holistic package of care. The guidelines provide an update of the 2008 Policy guidelines for collaborative TB and HIV services for injecting and other drug users: an integrated approach.

2016
Intensified Support and Action Countries (ISAC) Emergency

ISAC (Intensified Support and Action Countries) is a special emergency initiative to accelerate DOTS expansion and reach the 2005 targets; within the Global Plan to Stop TB, and to achieve the 2015 target of reversing TB incidence. ISAC will focus international assistance on and support efforts by the Stop TB Partnership in selected countries through the DOTS Expansion Working Group (DEWG).

International Agencies Policy Makers
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
Involving the Community in Responding to TB/HIV: Outcomes of Community-Led Monitoring and Advocacy

This fact sheet presents findings of projects aimed at involving the community in TB/HIV programs.

Community Leaders Health Educators/Communicators International Agencies
2008
Isoniazid Preventive Therapy for the Prevention of Tuberculosis in People Living with HIV

This course was designed to give hands-on practice in identifying when and how an Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) program can be used in the prevention of tuberculosis in people living with HIV. Depending on individual pace and previous knowledge, this course requires around 30 to 45 minutes to complete.

International Agencies Managers and Supervisors
2012
Key Populations Brief: People Living with HIV

This documents provides an epidemiological profile of TB among people living with HIV. Additionally, it highlights the structural and sociocultural barriers to diagnosis and treatment, and outlines data gaps.

Policy Makers
2016
Kill or Cure

This film's primary focus is on DOTS in Rajasthan, India and on TB/HIV in Malawi, with scientific commentary provided by Dr. Douglas Young, chairman of the Stop TB Working Group on New Vaccines. A sub-theme running throughout the film is the urgent need for new tools -- drugs, diagnostics and vaccines -- in order to turn the tide against the epidemic.

2004
Knowing TB: Essential Knowledge for the General Public in HIV Epidemic Areas

This booklet presents the frequent misconceptions and beliefs about TB in relation to HIV/AIDS. The contents are presented in a question and answer format using simple language with some photos from the field. This booklet also serves as a material for community TB training.

Community Leaders
2001
Limiting Liver Toxicity in the HIV-Positive Patient with Latent Tuberculosis Infection

This brochure presents guidance to limit liver toxicity in the HIV-positive patient with latent TB infection.

2010