12-Dose Regimen for Latent TB Infection - Patient Education Materials
Abstract
The materials were developed for clinicians to use with patients while discussing the 12-dose regimen for the treatment of latent TB infection. The materials include a patient education brochure, medication tracker, and symptom checklist. The brochure contains information on latent TB infection, the 12-dose regimen, and adverse events. The medication tracker includes space to write treatment schedules, medication intake, and doctor/clinic contact information. There is also a checklist of signs and symptoms that may develop while using the 12-dose regimen.
Publisher:
CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Audience(s):
Health Professionals, Persons With LTBI, Physicians
Topic:
Diagnosis, TB Treatment, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB), Treatment- Medication Information, Treatment- Patient Adherence
Notes:
Materials available in English, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Marshallese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese Languages.