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Stopping the spread of Tuberculosis (TB)

This factsheet explains how TB spreads, the difference between latent TB infection and TB disease, and ways to help prevent the spread of TB to others. The fact sheet also describes the process of TB contact investigations.

Global tuberculosis report 2023

WHO has published a global TB report every year since 1997. The main aim of the report is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic, and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease at global, regional and country levels. This report is updated annually.

Ang Dapat Mong Malaman Tungkol sa Pagsusuri ng TB sa Balat [What You Need to Know About the TB Skin Test]

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. 

Những Điều Quý Vị Cần Biết Về Xét Nghiệm TB Qua Da [What You Need to Know About the TB Skin Test]

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. 

Reported Tuberculosis in the United States, 2022

This 2022 edition of Reported Tuberculosis in the United States describes information on TB disease reported to the CDC since 1993. This year’s report emphasizes TB disease cases counted by reporting areas in 2022 and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB disease surveillance.

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS): New Lab Technology Helps Fight an Old Disease

The infographic explains the importance of using whole genome sequencing (WGS) to find and investigate the spread of TB. The infographic also describes how CDC uses WGS to inform TB prevention and response strategies.  

TB Elimination Alliance Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides an overview what the TB Elimination Alliance is, what it does, and the mini-grant program's efforts.

В рамках программы Uniting for Ukraine необходимо пройти обследование на туберкулез [Uniting for Ukraine Requires Screening for Tuberculosis (TB)]

This poster provides information for arrivals and their sponsors on the TB screening and attestation requirements of the Uniting for Ukraine program. The poster is in English and Russian.

Пройдіть скринінг на туберкульоз Виконайте вимоги програми Uniting for Ukraine [Get Screened for Tuberculosis (TB) Complete the Uniting for Ukraine Program Requirement]

This  fact sheet provides information for arrivals and their sponsors on the TB screening and attestation requirements of the Uniting for Ukraine program. Ukrainian is on one side and English is on the other.

Руководство по проведению беседы с клиентами относительно обследования на туберкулез [A Conversation Guide for Talking with your Clients about Screening for TB]

This conversation guide provides information for community-based organizations, TB programs, and healthcare providers to talk with their clients about the TB screening and attestation requirements of the Uniting for Ukraine program.