TB

A free online course that is designed to cover all aspects of the management of TB infection, including the diagnosis and treatment of TB. After taking the online course, you will:

-Understand the rationale of TB preventive treatment  
-Identify at-risk groups for TB infection and disease
-Appreciate the strengths and limitations of current diagnostic tests for TB infection
-Know the range of treatment options for TB infection
-Become familiar with issues associated with implementation of TB prevention services in the field

The 2021 Hep B United / TB Elimination Alliance Summit took place on November 2-3, 2021. This year’s theme was Centering Community to Advance Health Equity — inspired by the summit planning committee and the 2020 TB Summit design contest winner, Setie Asfaha of TB Free California. Scroll down to access resources from the summit.

The handout describes the main characteristics of LTBI and Active TB, as well as their differences. The material also describes what increases the risk for developing Active TB and how to prevent TB from developing. English is on one side and Dari is on the other.

The handout describes the main characteristics of LTBI and Active TB, as well as their differences. The material also describes what increases the risk for developing Active TB and how to prevent TB from developing. English is on one side and Pashto is on the other.

The flipbook can be used by health care workers to provide basic information on latent TB infection and active TB disease. The flipbook is available in Dari and can be used while working with patients and families from the Afghan refugee community. 

The flipbook can be used by health care workers to provide basic information on latent TB infection and active TB disease. The flipbook is available in Pashto and can be used while working with patients and families from the Afghan refugee community. 

The Cultural Quick Reference Guide for Afghanistan provides country-specific information on cultural norms, health practices, treatment considerations, facts and traditional ideas about TB, and courtesies to observe to enhance communication.

Presented on September 21, 2021 by the TB Centers of Excellence and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Raise awareness about the link between LTBI and TB disease, address misperceptions, decrease stigma, and encourage and facilitate testing and treatment for LTBI and TB. Increase awareness of the recommended shorter treatment regimen for LTBI.
Create a culturally and linguistically appropriate LTBI and TB education, training and community engagement resources and activities that resonate with high priority AA and NH/PI communities. Encourage providers to test and treat LTBI among at-risk populations.

The handout describes the main characteristics of LTBI and Active TB, as well as their differences. The material also describes what increases the risk for developing Active TB and how to prevent TB from developing. English is on one side and Amharic is on the other.