This publication, with contributions from over 30 experts, aims to provide a comprehensive, well-referenced blueprint to guide researchers, clinicians, industry partners, academics, and TB controllers in all sectors in all aspects of TB diagnostics development, from concept to evaluation...
The TB course is intended as a refresher course for physicians (both public and private) that may be involved in the management and care of patients with TB. The course is developed as a preparation course to the MDR-TB course of WMA and both courses together offer a complete training module on TB...
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...
This fact sheet provides the latest information on the work USAID is doing to fight TB in Haiti.
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...
This book is the first title in Wiley-Blackwell's new 'Infection Biology Series'. Early chapters focus on immunology and the problems facing vaccination strategies for both diseases. Later chapters deal with some of the most threatening consequences of this co-infection, such as the emergence of...
This book provides guidelines to national TB program managers, policy makers, nongovernmental organizations, and donor agencies on effective management of TB. The guidelines focus on the technical and managerial aspects of treatment.
This tool estimates the risk of active tuberculosis for an individual with a tuberculin skin test reaction of 5+mm, based on his/her clinical profile. It is intended for adults tested with standard tuberculin (5 TU PPDS, or 2 TU RT-23).
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.
The Truth About TB website is part of a new campaign to get people talking and thinking about TB. The campaign is being developed by TB Alert, the UK's national Tuberculosis charity. The website includes stories by people who have been affected by TB, questions and answers about TB, and a variety...
