TB

This report gives a first-ever snapshot of the burden and threats posed by the antibiotic-resistant germs having the most impact on human health.

Treating LTBI in Special Situations is a self-paced, online course consisting of interactive case-based modules that guide the participant through 8 topics. The topic areas include contact to drug-resistant case, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, infants & children, pregnancy, renal failure, TNF-antagonists and transplantation. The course also includes 5 reference books that provide additional information to participants.

This roadmap indicates key actions and the enhanced investment urgently needed to tackle childhood TB.

This is the eighteenth 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 ?nancing TB prevention, care and control at global, regional and country levels using data reported by 197 countries and territories that account for over 99% of the world’s TB cases.

Although great strides have been made, tuberculosis remains one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide and still poses a threat to the U.S. population. This pamphlet provides a basic, easy-to-read overview of TB including how it is spread, common symptoms, and treatment. It also explains who should get tested for TB and why some people may be at higher risk. Calm, straightforward language gives this title a reassuring tone while encouraging action.

This fact sheet provides fast facts about HIV and tuberculosis as well as the numbers, prevention challenges, what CDC is doing, and additional resources.

This fact sheet describes the burden of TB in women, the impact of TB on maternal health, and what can be done.

The mobile application was designed to make it easy to view CDC’s latest LTBI recommendations on an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, or Android. When your device is connected to wireless or cellular service, the content is updated automatically to ensure you always have the most up-to-date information.

These modules are designed for health care workers and provide TB programmatic information. The modules include information on managing patients and improving adherence, patient rights and confidentiality, contact investigations, and outbreak detection and response.

This fact sheet provides information on the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay.