This fact sheet presents TB morbidity rates for Hispanic/Latino persons in the United States. These statistics emphasize the need to eliminate TB and to focus on preventing and controlling TB in this minority group.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: (1) Describe at least 4 ways that social media has been used to further public health work, (2) List the 5 factors to consider when deciding whether to use social media as part of a public health program, (3) Identify at least 2 ways to apply social media to their own TB-related endeavors.
How to give a sample for testing for pulmonary tuberculosis. Most diagnostic tests for TB examine sputum coughed from the lungs. The lack of access to TB diagnosis is a major barrier to controlling TB which kills nearly 2 million people every year. New sensitive tests that are affordable and that can be used in a low tech environment are urgently needed.
This video provides information on MDR-TB.
This video provides explanations for the correct production of sputum for the diagnosis of TB.
A 2-hour webinar covers some common questions around LTBI treatment that may not be addressed in national guidelines, but represent a sample of everyday challenges shared by providers of LTBI care.
A 90-minute webinar about the basics of reading radiographs to diagnose TB disease. Intended for physicians and nurses who diagnose TB.
A 2-hour webinar focuses on tools and strategies State and local health departments can use to help private providers (including Federally Qualified Health Centers, Community Health Clinics, HMOs, and smaller practice practitioners) get up-to-speed on the diagnosis and treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI).
This fact sheet describes Mycobacterium bovis (bovine tuberculosis) in humans. It is also available in Spanish.
This fact sheet describes Mycobacterium bovis (bovine tuberculosis) in humans. It is also available in English.
