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This handout describes nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), clinical manifestations, NTM diagnosis, treatment, and action required. The handout also includes 2019 data from the Virginia Department of Health TB Program and links to additional information.

The handout provides information on the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and TB, lists who is at higher risk for TB, and includes additional recommendations. 

This pamphlet, for persons at risk for TB, provides general information about TB, including a definition, how it is spread, the difference between latent TB infection and active TB disease, the meaning of positive and negative TB test results, the need for medications, tips to help remember to take...

This information sheet discusses the bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine for TB disease, which is used in many countries to prevent childhood tuberculous meningitis and miliary disease. It explains why the BCG is not generally recommended for use in the United States; suggests that the BCG should...

Using a question-and-answer format, this pamphlet provides general information about TB, including transmission, symptoms, and the difference between TB infection and disease. The pamphlet explains both a blood and skin test, the procedures that are followed if the test result is negative or...

This pamphlet is a guide for primary care providers who treat individuals and populations that may be at risk for latent TB infection (LTBI). It is not a substitute for the guidelines on testing and treating LTBI, but is a ready and useful reference that highlights the main points of the guidelines...

This report presents summary data for TB cases verified and counted in 2012. The data were submitted to CDC’s Division of TB Elimination by 60 reporting areas, 50 states, the District of Columbia, New York City, Puerto Rico, and seven other jurisdictions in the Pacific and Caribbean. The report...

This poster in black, grey, and white, promotes World TB Day March 24, 2014. World TB Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about TB and to support the worldwide fight against TB.

This poster in black, grey, and white, promotes World TB Day March 24, 2014. World TB Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about TB and to support the worldwide fight against TB.

This poster in two shades of blue promotes World TB Day March 24, 2014. World TB Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about TB and to support the worldwide fight against TB.