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TB Infection Patient Educational Materials

The goal of these materials is to teach patients about TB infection and to motivate them to start and complete treatment if diagnosed. The materials are designed to encourage provider-patient interactions for active learning through the process of testing and treatment decisions. There are four materials in this series and it is suggested to use the materials as a continuum, as they build upon each other.

Molecular Diagnostics for Tuberculosis: What Are NAATs and How Do You Use Them?

This webinar describes the different NAATs (nucleic acid amplification tests) that are available, including the Gen-Probe MTD test, the Xpert MTB/RIF test, and Pyrosequencing (PSQ), as well as rapid molecular tests for drug resistance, including PSQ, line probe assays, and the CDC MDDR Service.

World TB Day 2016: Unite to End TB

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.

Latent TB Infection Resources Online Hub

This website contains resources, materials, and links to latent TB infection and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) materials.

What is TB?

This video provides basic information regarding TB.

TB Contact Investigations Fact Sheet (Multi-Language)

A fact sheet for individuals experiencing a TB contact investigation. This material includes information on what happens in a TB contact investigation and how to protect others from active TB disease.