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COVID-19 and Lung Health: Frequently Asked Questions

This wepage provides information on the similarities between COVID-19 and tuberculosis, wearing a mask, reducing stigma, and more. The document is also available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Polish, and Chinese.

TB Screening Competencies

This document lists competencies in the areas of knowledge, judgement, skills, and attitudes important for TB Screening.

Medication Tracker: The 4 Months Daily Rifampin Schedule for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection

This tool provides a daily Rifampin Schedule for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) patients.

Tuberculosis and Cocci Webinar

The target audience for this webinar is physicians and other healthcare workers who may diagnose and treat coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) and/or tuberculosis. Topics covered include coinfection, the difference between tuberculosis and Valley Fever, and more.

Taking Control of Your Tuberculosis

This booklet provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of TB infection and TB disease. Topics covered include the differences between latent TB infection and TB disease, treatment, and resources.

Diagnosing Latent TB Infection (LTBI) video

This video presents information on the difference between TB infection and disease, testing methods and recommendations, and interpretation of test results. The video also discusses special considerations for testing and the medical evaluation process.

Screening for Latent TB Infection (LTBI) video

The video contains information on the basics of TB infection, targeted testing, recommendations for screening and testing high-risk groups, and patient education messages.

Good Sputum, Correct Diagnosis [Sputum Collection]

In this video, viewers are taught what sputum is and are walked through steps to collect a good and testable sample. These short, animated instructions are designed to help people produce good sputum specimens for TB diagnosis. They can be shown just prior to submitting sputum (e.g., spot samples, home visits, morning samples).

Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Regimens

This info sheet summarizes the updated 2020 LTBI treatment guidelines that apply to persons with LTBI who live in the United States

Updated Recommendations for Tuberculosis (TB) Screening, Testing, and Treatment for health care personnel in the United States

This infographic presents updated recommendations for TB screening, testing, and treatment of health care personnel.