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What is Tuberculosis?

This fact sheet provides general information regarding TB infection and TB disease.

Also available in the following languages: Amharic, Arabic, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese, French, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Khmer, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

Introduction to Tuberculosis Genotyping

The purpose of the Introduction to Tuberculosis Genotyping slide set is to provide basic education on tuberculosis (TB) genotyping and how it can be useful in TB prevention and control activities. The presentation is estimated to take about 30 minutes.

The facilitator guide is to be used in conjunction with the Introduction to Tuberculosis Genotyping slide set to provide suggested wording to reinforce the messages in the presentation.

Take on Tuberculosis (TB)

This infographic presents various statistics regarding TB, such as the number of TB cases reported in the United States in 2019, TB case rates in specific populations, and the cost of TB treatment.

Take on Tuberculosis (TB)

This infographic was adapted from the CDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination’s Take on TB infographic. Staff at the New Mexico Department of Health adapted the resource to include statistics specific to their state. Additional information, such as the cost to treat latent TB infection, was also added.

Global Tuberculosis Report 2015

This is the 20th global report on tuberculosis (TB) published by WHO in a series that started in 1997. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and progress in implementing and financing TB prevention, care and control at global, regional and country levels using data reported by 200 countries and territories that account for over 99% of the world’s TB cases.

United to End TB: Every Word Counts

This document is the first language guide for partners and stakeholders working in tuberculosis.These recommendations have been developed for use by everyone involved in the fight against TB and are aimed at reducing stigmatizing TB language.

TB Training Roadmap for Public Health Nurses

Effective tuberculosis (TB) control and prevention activities require public health nurses who possess the necessary background knowledge and skills. This Training Roadmap allows you to design a personalized training guide, utilizing a wide range of existing resources. The materials included in the Roadmap are our recommendations for a nurse who is new to TB. Many of these materials are also appropriate for other TB staff, such as disease investigators.