Transmission

The video describes ways to effectively manage active TB by providing information on TB testing, diagnosis, and treatment.

The video describes ways to effectively manage active TB by providing information on TB testing, diagnosis, and treatment.

This information sheet discusses hepatitis B, a contagious liver disease caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. It explains the difference between acute infection and chronic disease. It describes Hepatitis B transmission, whether the disease is common, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, the seriousness of the disease, the importance of being tested for Hepatitis B and who should be tested, treatment, how persons with hepatitis B can take care of their liver, and how the disease can be prevented by getting vaccinated.

This information sheet discusses chronic hepatitis B, a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It explains the difference between acute and chronic infection and how likely HBV is to become a chronic infection, the seriousness of chronic hepatitis B, its transmission and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, the importance of getting tested, and who should be tested.

This information sheet discusses chronic hepatitis B, a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It explains the difference between acute and chronic infection and how likely Hepatitis B is to become a chronic infection, the seriousness of chronic Hepatitis B, its transmission and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, the importance of getting tested, and who should be tested.

This webinar introduces the topic of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and its application in TB programs. The content will address basic features of an EMR, benefits and challenges of EMR incorporation, as well as tools and strategies to tailor EMRs specifically for TB programs. The format includes two case studies, followed by a moderated discussion.

The website contains the history of World TB Day and multiple resources, including web graphics, that can be used in social media updates, websites, and presentations. This website also allows TB organizations to share their World TB Day 2018 activities.The 2018 US World TB Day theme is "Wanted: Leaders for a TB Free United States. We can make history. End TB."

Guided video for patients who have to collect their sputum during a medical visit.

This information sheet discusses hepatitis B virus (HBV) and explains how a mother can ensure that her baby is protected from this disease for life. It describes HBV, how the disease affects the newborn, and how it is transmitted. The pamphlet advises pregnant women to request testing and if testing positive to make sure the baby is treated with HBIG and vaccine at birth and receives all follow-up doses of vaccine. Also, everyone who lives in the home should be tested, and if negative should get the vaccine to protect them from hepatitis B.

This information sheet discusses hepatitis B virus (HBV) and explains how a mother can ensure that her baby is protected from this disease for life. It describes HBV, how the disease affects the newborn, and how it is transmitted. The pamphlet advises pregnant women to request testing and if testing positive to make sure the baby is treated with HBIG and vaccine at birth and receives all follow-up doses of vaccine. Also, everyone who lives in the home should be tested, and if negative should get the vaccine to protect them from hepatitis B.