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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.
This fact sheet discusses TB transmission, infection, disease, diagnosis through a skin test, and treatment.
This fact sheet provides an overview of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB). This fact sheet covers definitions, symptoms, treatment, transmission, and prevention.
This fact sheet describes general information regarding extensively drug-resistant TB.
This colorful, customizable poster describes the symptoms of TB and encourages people with symptoms to be tested. Blank spaces at the bottom let you promote TB services in your facility or jurisdiction. The template is available in English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish. To order a customizable template, email TBTraining@health.nyc.gov.
This manual is a Spanish translation of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Survival Guide for Clinicians (3rd ed), 2016 by the Curry International Tuberculosis Center. It contains critical information for clinicians taking care of drug-resistant TB patients.
This tool will assist countries and partners in conducting assessments of national tuberculosis (TB) programs to identify strengths and gaps related to preventing, diagnosing, and treating multidrug-resistant TB. It provides the starting point for planning for new activities to address drug-resistant TB. This tool has also been adopted by the Green Light Committee for baseline evaluation of country status and is useful in preparing GLC applications, Global Fund applications, and national MDR-TB control plans.
The STOP TB Partnership's theme for World TB Day 2010 is "On the Move Against Tuberculosis: Innovate to accelerate action." This year's campaign will focus on individuals around the world who have found new ways to stop TB and can serve as an inspiration to others. The idea is to recognize people who have introduced a variety of innovations in a variety of settings.
Popularly known as “The Orange Guide”, the 6th edition of this small book provides practical guidance to health workers on the front line of TB control. It includes sections on HIV, MDR-TB and a review of the recommended treatment regimens.
