This report summarizes the external consultation on appropriate key short - and long-term priorities for addressing social determinants of HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB) for the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB...
This manual provides guidelines for treatment and health care maintenance of persons with HIV infection. It discusses testing and counseling, the initial evaluation of patients, initiating antiretroviral therapy, what drugs should be used, adverse reactions, and the issue of patient adherence to...
Imagining a TB-free world amidst resurgence during COVID-19 pandemic.
In this video CDC's Dr. LoBue discussing the updated recommendations for the 12-dose treatment regimen for latent TB infection.
This video helps train all shelter staff and volunteers about how to prevent the spread of TB in homeless shelters. It describes what TB is, how it is spread, what to do when you suspect someone has TB, how to develop and implement a TB infection control policy, and how you and your local health...
This material, available in English and Spanish, provides information for shelter guests about TB. The material can be used as a fact sheet or as a poster.
This fact sheet provides general information about TB and why it is a concern for people experiencing homelessness and those working with homeless populations.
This report summarizes worldwide implementation of new TB screening requirements for foreign-born persons applying for either an immigrant visa or refugee status to enter the United States. In 2007 CDC issued Technical Instructions for Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment Using Cultures and Directly...
