The Tuberculosis Drug Information Guide, 2nd edition, is derived from Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Survival Guide for Clinicians (2nd edition) produced in 2008. Two additional drugs, ofloxacin and clarithromycin (which are used primarily outside of the US), have been included. This Guide can help any physician, nurse, or pharmacist who participates in the management of patients with TB or LTBI.
This interim guidance provides advice on the inclusion of bedaquiline in the combination therapy of MDR-TB in accordance with the existing WHO Guidelines for the Programmatic Management of Drug-resistant TB (2011 Update).
This fact sheet provides basic information about TB.
This document sets out basic principles for prioritizing risk groups and choosing a screening approach. It emphasizes the importance of assessing the epidemiological situation, adapting approaches to local situations, integrating TB screening into other health-promotion activities, minimizing the risk of harm to individuals, and engaging in continual monitoring and evaluation.
This brochure provides basic information for patients about the TB blood test.
The recommendations in this manual are based on assessments of the risks associated with different technical procedures performed in different types of TB laboratories. The manual describes the basic requirements for facilities and practices, which can be adapted to follow local or national regulations or as the result of a risk assessment.
This guide provides information and guidance on TB integration in HIV programming. It is meant to be a hands-on tool that organizations can use to plan and implement effective TB activities in their communities.
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.
