TB

This instructional video provides information on planning and conducting contact investigations in congregate settings. 

This 2021 edition of Reported Tuberculosis in the United States reflects ongoing challenges facing the public health and tuberculosis (TB) communities. The report describes information on cases of TB disease reported to CDC since 1993. This year’s report emphasizes cases counted by the reporting areas in 2021 and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB surveillance.

WHO has published a global TB report every year since 1997. The main aim of the report is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic, and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease at global, regional and country levels. This report is updated annually.

This flipbook provides basic information on active TB disease. The resource can be used while working with patients and families from the Marshallese community.

This flipbook provides basic information on active TB disease. The flipbook is in English and Marshallese. The resource can be used while working with patients and families from the Marshallese community.

This flipbook provides basic information on active TB disease. The resource can be used while working with patients and families from the Marshallese community.

This video presents a history of TB in Bethel, a region in southwestern Alaska. The video also highlights the importance of TB screening and treatment completion. 

Words Matter is a tool for TB communications. The first section is an index that lists the words and terms found in the resource. The second section is a language guide that provides recommended terms. The third section is a glossary of words and terms. 

This infographic discusses how TB is the leading cause of death among people living with HIV.

The recent emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) calls for enhanced cooperation between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and other partners at the local level. HUD strongly encourages CoCs to contact their local public health departments, Healthcare for the Homeless agencies, and other local health partners to ensure the unique needs and opportunities related to the homeless service system are incorporated in plans to prevent and respond to infectious diseases like COVID-19.