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Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Guide for Primary Health Care Providers

The resource is intended for primary care providers who care for individuals and populations who may be at risk for infection with M. tuberculosis. The guide includes latent TB infection diagnosis and treatment information, sample documentation forms, and additional resources.

Global Plan to End TB 2018–2022: The Paradigm Shift

The Global Plan to End TB 2018–2022: The Paradigm Shift includes an estimate of the resources needed to achieve the targets determined at the UN High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on TB in September 2018. 

Nursing DR-TB Guide

This resource is a mobile app of the Nursing Guide for Managing Side Effects to Drug-resistant TB Treatment. The guide was created to act as a reference for nurses to: 1.Identify symptoms that may indicate an anti-TB or anti-retroviral medication-related side effect; 2. Assess for severity as well as other potential contributors; and 3. Intervene appropriately to minimize patient discomfort, reduce side effect progression, and ultimately support successful treatment completion.

Xikhohlolo xa kahle, Xikambelo xinene [Sputum Collection]

In this video, viewers are taught what sputum is and the steps to collect a good sample for TB diagnostic purposes. The video can be shown prior to submitting sputum (e.g., spot samples, home visits, morning samples).

When TB is the Least of Their Worries: HIV webinar

The webinar presents information on the common difficulties for TB case management for patients with HIV. The webinar also defines the epidemiologic link between HIV and TB. Additionally, the webinar describes how to incorporate HIV testing and referral to care as part of targeted testing and treatment of latent TB infection. 

When TB is the Least of Their Worries: Diabetes webinar

The webinar presents information on the potential clinical implications of TB and diabetes, the epidemiology of TB and diabetes, and diabetes and prevention of TB. The webinar also describes what a TB program can do about TB and diabetes. 

Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections (2019)

The 57-minute presentation by Charles L. Daley, MD, includes information on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of NTM pulmonary disease. 

Child Tuberculosis Fact Sheet

This fact sheet highlights data on TB in children, information on the neglect of TB in children, and new tools available for TB testing and treatment.

Rapid Communication: Key changes to the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis

This document informs national TB programs and stakeholders about the key implications for the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This resource is available before the release of the updated guidelines in order for planning at the country level. The guidelines are expected to be released in 2020.