TB

This report describes the updated guidelines for using nucleic acid amplification tests in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB).

This book discusses targeted tuberculin skin testing for latent TB infection as a strategic component of TB control. Specifically addressed are how to administer, read, and interpret the tuberculin skin test and its specificity and sensitivity. Continuing education credits are available.

This fact sheet provides information on tuberculin skin testing. It explains how to interpret tuberculin skin test (TST) results, including special considerations.

This fact sheet covers when you should suspect Tuberculosis (TB). The fact sheet also details how to evaluate a person suspected of having TB disease.

This fact sheet provides information about TB and HIV/AIDS and its impact in the U.S as well as worldwide, its prevention challenges, and what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are doing to combat the issue.

This fact sheet discusses tests used to identify latent TB infection and disease and emphasizes the importance of taking all prescribed medicine to cure TB.

This fact sheet provides an overview of Tuberculosis and multidrug-resistant TB and extensively drug resistant TB. The fact sheet covers definitions, how TB is spread, symptoms, risk factors, prevention and what to do before traveling internationally.

This fact sheet explains who should and who should not get vaccinated against TB. It also explains how to interpret tuberculin skin test results in people who have received the vaccination and the treatment for LTBI in BCG-vaccinated persons.

This fact sheet details the difference between Latent TB Infection (LTBI) and Active TB Disease. A general description of TB is also given.

This fact sheet provides general information on exposure to TB.