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An Activist’s Guide to Tuberculosis Diagnostic Tools

This guide details the latest WHO recommendations, TB diagnostic tools, and how these diagnostic tools should be used in country programs. The guide also provides activists with the information needed to advocate for access to TB diagnostic testing.

Rapid Communication: Molecular assays as initial tests for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance

This material aims to inform national TB Programmes and other stakeholders about the key implications of the latest evidence on the use of specific molecular assays as initial diagnostic tests of pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB and RR-TB, in adults and children.

Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Guide for Primary Health Care Providers

The resource is intended for primary care providers who care for individuals and populations who may be at risk for infection with M. tuberculosis. The guide includes latent TB infection diagnosis and treatment information, sample documentation forms, and additional resources.

Isikhwehlela esiFaneleyo, Ukuhlolwa okuqondileyo [Sputum Collection]

In this video, viewers are taught what sputum is and the steps to collect a good sample for TB diagnostic purposes. The video can be shown prior to submitting sputum (e.g., spot samples, home visits, morning samples).

Gararwa Chairo, Kuongororwa Chaiko [Sputum Collection]

In this video, viewers are taught what sputum is and the steps to collect a good sample for TB diagnostic purposes. The video can be shown prior to submitting sputum (e.g., spot samples, home visits, morning samples).

Icikola cisuma imicecetele yabulwele iilungami [Sputum Collection]

In this video, viewers are taught what sputum is and the steps to collect a good sample for TB diagnostic purposes. The video can be shown prior to submitting sputum (e.g., spot samples, home visits, morning samples).

Nangudumula wokota, onolagia Pama [Sputum Collection]

In this video, viewers are taught what sputum is and the steps to collect a good sample for TB diagnostic purposes. The video can be shown prior to submitting sputum (e.g., spot samples, home visits, morning samples).

Xikhohlolo xa kahle, Xikambelo xinene [Sputum Collection]

In this video, viewers are taught what sputum is and the steps to collect a good sample for TB diagnostic purposes. The video can be shown prior to submitting sputum (e.g., spot samples, home visits, morning samples).

When TB is the Least of Their Worries: HIV webinar

The webinar presents information on the common difficulties for TB case management for patients with HIV. The webinar also defines the epidemiologic link between HIV and TB. Additionally, the webinar describes how to incorporate HIV testing and referral to care as part of targeted testing and treatment of latent TB infection. 

Nralala nooloka, Ewehoweheryo osuwela yoorathela [Sputum Collection]

In this video, viewers are taught what sputum is and the steps to collect a good sample for TB diagnostic purposes. The video can be shown prior to submitting sputum (e.g., spot samples, home visits, morning samples).