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This report presents summary data for U.S. TB cases reported to the Division of TB Elimination, CDC, during 2014.

This infographic was adapted from the CDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination’s Take on TB infographic. Staff at the New Mexico Department of Health adapted the resource to include statistics specific to their state. Additional information, such as the cost to treat latent TB infection, was also...

This document is the first language guide for partners and stakeholders working in tuberculosis.These recommendations have been developed for use by everyone involved in the fight against TB and are aimed at reducing stigmatizing TB language.

Effective tuberculosis (TB) control and prevention activities require public health nurses who possess the necessary background knowledge and skills. This Training Roadmap allows you to design a personalized training guide, utilizing a wide range of existing resources. The materials included in...

The "What Corrections Staff Need to Know" slide set is designed to be used by health department staff to educate correctional facility staff on TB treatment and control efforts. The materials may be adapted to meet the needs and regulations of your jurisdiction.

The resources on this website were compiled by the NTCA/NTNC Corrections Committee. Topics include TB prevention and control, epidemiology, screening, contact investigation, infection control, release planning, and cultural factors.

When using a resource, please review and edit to comply with state...

This document provides practical guidance on translating the World Health Organization's principles and recommendations into a national or local screening strategy.

This document offers recommendations from CDC’s Health Literacy Council and other agency communicators on how to reduce jargon and replace problematic terms to improve comprehension.

Everyday Words is based on years of experience and formative research by CDC’s communication staff testing materials...

This guide is intended to familiarize those who are providing technical assistance to TB laboratories in low- and middle-income countries with World Health Organization recommendations and international best practices.

This plan is based on the End TB strategy. Specifically it speaks about preventing TB, active case finding and contact tracing, focusing attention to key vulnerable and marginalized groups, development and roll out of new tools, and implementing TB services packages that are comprehensive and work...