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Questions and Answers about AB 2132​

This webpage explains Assembly Bill 2132, which mandates tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and testing for adult primary care patients in California.

Tuberculosis Care: What to Expect

This information sheet outlines the steps in the tuberculosis (TB) care cascade, from diagnosis to treatment completion. It highlights the importance of accurate testing, adherence to treatment, and use of directly observed therapy to ensure successful outcomes and prevent TB transmission.

Testing and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the United States

This guideline provides updated, evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing, treating, and managing latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). It offers practical guidance for healthcare providers and public health programs, including testing options, treatment regimens, and considerations for special populations.

Treating and Managing Tuberculosis

This webpage outlines treatment approaches for both inactive and active tuberculosis (TB), including medication regimens, side effects, adherence tips, and steps to prevent the spread of TB. It emphasizes the importance of taking TB medications as prescribed to ensure successful recovery and protect others.

Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test Video

This video provides a clear, detailed demonstration of the steps involved in administering and reading the Mantoux tuberculin skin test.

TB Diagnosis and Treatment (For Clinicians)

This webpage provides clinical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) and latent TB infection (LTBI) in Wisconsin, outlining risk assessment, symptom evaluation, testing methods, and treatment protocols. It includes links to CDC resources and encourages use of state and national tools to support accurate diagnosis and effective care.

TB: About Active TB Disease and Latent TB Infection (LTBI)

This webpage provides an overview of active tuberculosis (TB) disease and latent TB infection (LTBI), including how TB spreads, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. It highlights key resources, fact sheets, and guidance for both the public and health professionals in Wisconsin.

How Do I Talk to My Healthcare Provider about Inactive Tuberculosis (TB)?

This fact sheet serves as a conversation guide for patients about how to talk to healthcare providers about TB risk, understand the testing process, and discuss treatment options.

Tuberculosis: What You Need to Know

This information sheet offers a concise overview of tuberculosis (TB), detailing its transmission, symptoms, and treatment. 

Alaska Has TB

This video addresses the ongoing challenge of tuberculosis (TB) in Alaska, which has the highest TB rate in the United States. It emphasizes that TB can affect anyone and underscores the importance of awareness, testing, and treatment to help end TB in the state.