This booklet provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of TB infection and TB disease. Key audiences for this resource are people with or at risk for TB; people who may have been exposed to someone with TB; people who provide services for those at high risk for TB, such as correctional officers, homeless shelter workers, and emergency responders; and people who want to learn more about tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world’s leading infectious disease killers, and it is both contagious and deadly. Up to 13 million people are living with latent tuberculosis infection in the United States. Without treatment, 5-10% will develop into TB disease. Yet, the notion that TB is no longer a...
This 3-page resource is a conversation guide for healthcare providers about how to talk to patients about latent TB infection.
This 2-page resource is a conversation guide for patients about how to talk to healthcare providers about TB risk, understand the testing process, and discuss treatment options.
The fact sheet provides information on myths and facts about inactive TB.
This fact sheet provides a detailed overview of the risk factors, testing process, and treatment options for inactive TB.
A one-page visual overview of the testing and treatment of inactive TB that can be used as a poster.
A one-page visual overview of the testing and treatment of inactive TB that can be used as a poster.
A one-page visual overview of the testing and treatment of inactive TB that can be used as a poster.
This 3-page resource is a conversation guide for healthcare providers about how to talk to patients about latent TB infection.
