This information sheet offers essential insights into Hepatitis C, detailing its transmission through blood-to-blood contact, common symptoms, and the significance of early detection. The sheet underscores the importance of testing, highlights that treatment is accessible regardless of drug use status, and provides resources for prevention and care.
This video explains the role of Pap smears in cervical health, highlighting that while they detect abnormal cell changes, they do not test for most STDs. It focuses on the connection between Pap smears and human papillomavirus (HPV), which is related to cervical cancer. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of Pap smears and encourages discussing STD concerns with your healthcare provider for comprehensive testing.
This information sheet outlines the steps in the tuberculosis (TB) care cascade, from diagnosis to treatment completion. It highlights the importance of accurate testing, adherence to treatment, and use of directly observed therapy to ensure successful outcomes and prevent TB transmission.
This guideline provides updated, evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing, treating, and managing latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). It offers practical guidance for healthcare providers and public health programs, including testing options, treatment regimens, and considerations for special populations.
This webpage outlines treatment approaches for both inactive and active tuberculosis (TB), including medication regimens, side effects, adherence tips, and steps to prevent the spread of TB. It emphasizes the importance of taking TB medications as prescribed to ensure successful recovery and protect others.
This video provides a clear, detailed demonstration of the steps involved in administering and reading the Mantoux tuberculin skin test.
This webpage provides clinical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) and latent TB infection (LTBI) in Wisconsin, outlining risk assessment, symptom evaluation, testing methods, and treatment protocols. It includes links to CDC resources and encourages use of state and national tools to support accurate diagnosis and effective care.
This webpage provides an overview of active tuberculosis (TB) disease and latent TB infection (LTBI), including how TB spreads, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. It highlights key resources, fact sheets, and guidance for both the public and health professionals in Wisconsin.
This journal discusses a case of tertiary syphilis leading to ocular syphilis and complications such as retinal detachment. It highlights the diagnostic challenges, treatment approaches, and clinical implications of late-stage syphilis affecting the eyes.
This journal examines the treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea in primary care settings and its impact on patients' subsequent health care utilization.
