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Frequently Asked Questions About TB

This fact sheet provides basic information about TB.

Systematic Screening for Active Tuberculosis: Principles and Recommendations

This document sets out basic principles for prioritizing risk groups and choosing a screening approach. It emphasizes the importance of assessing the epidemiological situation, adapting approaches to local situations, integrating TB screening into other health-promotion activities, minimizing the risk of harm to individuals, and engaging in continual monitoring and evaluation.

A Blood Test for Tuberculosis Infection: What You Should Know

This brochure provides basic information for patients about the TB blood test.

Tuberculosis Laboratory Biosafety Manual

The recommendations in this manual are based on assessments of the risks associated with different technical procedures performed in different types of TB laboratories. The manual describes the basic requirements for facilities and practices, which can be adapted to follow local or national regulations or as the result of a risk assessment.

Good Practice Guide: Community-Based TB and HIV Integration

This guide provides information and guidance on TB integration in HIV programming. It is meant to be a hands-on tool that organizations can use to plan and implement effective TB activities in their communities.

La Tuberculosis en los Hispanos o Latinos[Tuberculosis in Hispanics/Latinos]

This fact sheet presents TB morbidity rates for Hispanic/Latino persons in the United States. These statistics emphasize the need to eliminate TB and to focus on preventing and controlling TB in this minority group.

Using Social Media to Expand the Reach and Effectiveness of Public Health Webinar

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: (1) Describe at least 4 ways that social media has been used to further public health work, (2) List the 5 factors to consider when deciding whether to use social media as part of a public health program, (3) Identify at least 2 ways to apply social media to their own TB-related endeavors.

Advice on Samples for Tuberculosis Testing

How to give a sample for testing for pulmonary tuberculosis. Most diagnostic tests for TB examine sputum coughed from the lungs. The lack of access to TB diagnosis is a major barrier to controlling TB which kills nearly 2 million people every year. New sensitive tests that are affordable and that can be used in a low tech environment are urgently needed.

Tuberculosis Resistente

This video provides information on MDR-TB.

Consejos para Tomar Muestra de Tuberculosis[Tips for Taking Sputum Sample]

This video provides explanations for the correct production of sputum for the diagnosis of TB.