This report seeks to synthesize what is known about HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB and other disease threats including Avian influenza (H5N1 virus) in Burma; assess the regional health and security concerns associated with these epidemics; and to suggest policy options for responding to these threats in the context of tightening restrictions imposed by the junta.
The purpose of this manual is to provide information on the professional functions related to TB control based on the DOTS strategy; to propose a standard curriculum for a training programme; and to provide information on educational methodology, planning, and evaluation of the training programme.
This fact sheet contains information about the treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI) and the prevention of active TB disease.
This report highlights the work of community-based organizations and people living with HIV/AIDS in advocating for coordinated TB and HIV policies and services in their countries. The report presents case studies that highlight community advocates’ strategies, achievements, and lessons learned.
In 2003, infectious pulmonary TB disease was diagnosed in a foreign-born nurse working in the newborn nursery and maternity ward of a New York City hospital. This report summarizes the results of the investigation that followed.
These tools are primarily for urban TB programs wishing to improve secondary prevention of TB in those groups at high risk of progression to TB disease, including the homeless, chemically dependent, and mentally ill. The materials include sample letters, forms, and job descriptions and protocols as well as templates of these tools for adaptation to local programs. The templates are Microsoft Word files so you can customize these templates for your own program. Most of the samples and resources are PDF files so you will need a version of Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open them.
The Handbook of Tuberculosis, which explores the causes and available treatments of the widespread infection as well as current research into vaccination, is divided into three separate volumes covering different areas of study. Each volume is a resource to molecular and cell biologists, bacteriologists, immunologists, pathologists and pathophysiologists, clinicians and those working in the pharmaceutical industry and interested in world health. Volume 1: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Volume 2: Immunology and Cell Biology Volume 3: Clinics, Diagnostics, Therapy and Epidemiology
This is a form for patients and case managers/health departments to sign indicating that they understand and agree to Directly Observed Therapy for treatment of TB.
This fact sheet discusses TB medication information including side effects, directions for taking medication, and when to notfiy a health professional.
The poster from the Toronto Public Health raises awareness about signs and symptoms of TB and initiating infection control to protect and prevent the spread of TB among patients and hospital staff.
