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What You Need to Know About Your Medicine for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection – Rifampin

This Latent TB Infection (LTBI) Treatment Fact Sheet Series is designed to complement patient education delivered by healthcare professionals. Each sheet provides patients with a written reminder of their treatment regimen, medication side effects, actions to take if side effects do occur, tips to help remain adherent to the medication, and instructions in the event a dose of medication is missed.

TB Personal Stories - Kate

This story highlights the personal experiences of a Tuberculosis (TB) survivor who was diagnosed and treated for TB disease. The survivor details the challenges of a lengthy hospital stay, her worries over how TB medicines would affect her pregnancy and baby, and her work as an advocate since recovering from TB.

Tuberculosis: What You and Your Family Should Know (Navajo)

This video provides information for patients and family members within Navajo Nation about tuberculosis. The video specifically discusses what tuberculosis is, how it is transmitted, and how it is successfully treated. 

Understanding Tuberculosis

This is video provides an introduction about tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease and how TB is tested for and treated.

Cultural Quick Reference Guide: Brazil

The Cultural Quick Reference Guide for Brazil includes country-specific information on cultural norms, health practices, traditional beliefs, and courtesies to observe to enhance communication.

Compounding Pharmacy Fact Sheet

This fact sheet is designed to assist clinicians, TB program staff, and individuals interested in understanding the role of compounding pharmacies in supporting the treatment of patients with TB disease or LTBI. The resource also includes compounding pharmacy website links.

Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Tuberculosis Research

A sample document that outlines the rights and responsibilities an individual has while they participate in a clinical trial. The document that can be modified to meet the needs of a specific clinical research study.