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The Human Face of TB

This flash movie is an informational film based on the report "Tuberculosis" published by WHO. The movie puts a human face on the TB epidemic and the deadly interaction between TB and HIV. It depicts the suffering of people affected by this disease through images and interviews. Outlining the efficacy of the DOTS program, the movie makes clear that continued commitment and expanded resources are vital to combat TB.

Tuberculosis: Get the Facts

This brochure is a Marshallese translation of a popular CDC brochure featuring frequently asked questions about TB. It discusses TB transmission, symptoms, testing, and treatment and explains the difference between latent TB infection and active TB disease.

TB Photovoice

This website is an innovative forum for persons affected by tuberculosis and the wider community. TB Photovoice improves the overall health of individuals and communities by using images, stories and dialogue to give a powerful voice to people affected by tuberculosis. The website is a welcoming, safe place exclusively for people impacted by TB to share and be supported.

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.htm.
This booklet provides information on TB transmission, treatment for TB disease, and how to talk to family and friends about TB.

Trends in Tuberculosis, 2011

This fact sheet provides an overview of the trends in tuberculosis. General information about TB and statistics on TB are covered in the fact sheet.