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TB: Are You at Risk?

This online video describes what TB is and how it is spread. It explains that although TB affects people worldwide, it can be prevented, treated, and cured. The video also identifies individuals who are at risk for TB and emphasizes that they should take the TB skin test.

Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating Pregnant Women and Preventing HIV Infection in Infants: Guidelines on Care, Treatment and Support for Women Living With HIV/AIDS and Their Children in Resource-Constrained Settings

This monograph presents guidelines for the use of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in pregnant women and for preventing perinatal transmission of HIV to their infants and summarizes programmatic considerations and scientific rationale behind the guidelines. The monograph includes recommendations for ARV treatment for pregnant women and women of childbearing age.

[Case Study on Estimating HIV Infection in a Concentrated Epidemic: Lessons From Indonesia]

This report discusses the process used in Indonesia to develop estimates of the number of people infected with HIV. The report discusses the reasons for making national estimates of HIV, the difficulty of making estimates when the disease is concentrated in specific populations whose behavior puts them at high risk of infection and transmission, and the challenges faced by Indonesia. It explains the process used to develop estimates, the ground rules, setting up the spreadsheets, and lessons learned.

MMWR: Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings - 2003

This report presents recommendations for preventing and controlling infectious diseases and managing personnel health and safety concerns and infection control in dental care settings. The report updates and revises previous CDC recommendations and incorporates infection-control measures.

Conversions de Dettes Pour la Lutte Contre le VIH/SIDA:Resume d'Information de l'ONUSIDA sur les Politiques

This policy paper discusses "debt swaps" as a way of funding the expansion of HIV/AIDS programs for countries that have problems paying or are unable to pay their external debt. The paper presents definitions and categories of swaps such as debt-for-equity swaps, debt buy-backs, debt-for-nature swaps, and debt-for- development swaps. It also discusses advantages and disadvantages of debt swaps, and provides information on the use of debt swaps by low-income countries severely affected by HIV/AIDS in order to scale up their HIV/AIDS programs.

The Liver: What Is Your Liver

This information sheet discusses the liver, its location and purpose in the body, and some of the diseases that can affect the liver, including viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. It explains the transmission of hepatitis A, B, and C viruses, liver function tests, how to protect the liver from disease, and who to contact for more information.

Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A Virus

This information sheet describes the Hepatitis A virus, how it is spread, who is at risk, ways to prevent getting Hepatitis A, and other pertinent questions.

Hepatitis C: Sex and Hepatitis C Virus

This information sheet discusses hepatitis C, a viral infection that affects the liver. It explains hepatitis C transmission; whether the disease can be spread to a sex partner, and reducing the chances of transmission through sexual contact; pregnancy and the risk of transmitting hepatitis C to the baby; preventing pregnancy while on treatment as the treatment can cause birth defects; and how to get more information.

World TB Day Resources Website

This website contains multiple resources for World TB Day, including educational materials and tips for conducting community outreach.