TB

This infographic presents various statistics regarding TB, such as the number of TB cases reported in the United States in 2019, TB case rates in specific populations, and the cost of TB treatment.

This infographic was adapted from the CDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination’s Take on TB infographic. Staff at the New Mexico Department of Health adapted the resource to include statistics specific to their state. Additional information, such as the cost to treat latent TB infection, was also added.

This is the 20th global report on tuberculosis (TB) published by WHO in a series that started in 1997. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and progress in implementing and financing TB prevention, care and control at global, regional and country levels using data reported by 200 countries and territories that account for over 99% of the world’s TB cases.

This document highlights strategic directions to integrate digital health into TB prevention and care activities in support of WHO’s End TB Strategy.

Effective tuberculosis (TB) control and prevention activities require public health nurses who possess the necessary background knowledge and skills. This Training Roadmap allows you to design a personalized training guide, utilizing a wide range of existing resources. The materials included in the Roadmap are our recommendations for a nurse who is new to TB. Many of these materials are also appropriate for other TB staff, such as disease investigators.

The "What Corrections Staff Need to Know" slide set is designed to be used by health department staff to educate correctional facility staff on TB treatment and control efforts. The materials may be adapted to meet the needs and regulations of your jurisdiction.

The resources on this website were compiled by the NTCA/NTNC Corrections Committee. Topics include TB prevention and control, epidemiology, screening, contact investigation, infection control, release planning, and cultural factors.

When using a resource, please review and edit to comply with state and local regulations or your program needs.

This document provides practical guidance on translating the World Health Organization's principles and recommendations into a national or local screening strategy.

This infographic provides a variety of information regarding latent TB infection in the United States, including the estimated number of people with latent TB infection, the cost-effectiveness of latent TB infection treatment, and who should be tested. Supporting graphics are available to use in print and online content.

The Stop TB Partnership developed a set of free campaign materials for World TB Day 2016. Resources include posters, postcards, a toolkit, a t-shirt design, and cap and sarong designs. The resources come in six languages - Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish, and Russian.