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This pamphlet discusses the use of the drug isoniazid (INH) to treat latent TB infection. It provides information on the length of treatment and side effects.

This straight-edge ruler is used to measure the induration of an individual's reaction to the tuberculin skin test. The white ruler provides tips on how to read the test and a space for local contact information to be inscribed with a permanent marker.

This guideline describes how to organize and run events and activities for World TB Day.

This report discusses ways to reduce the spread and impact of infectious diseases, such as the six most deadly: HIV/AIDS, pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, measles, and TB.

This handbook has been prepared for school nurses who may be responsible for implementing tuberculin testing programs in their schools or working in collaboration with community providers in both the public and private sectors to manage the care of a child with tuberculosis (TB) disease or latent TB...

This fact sheet describes tuberculosis, including latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), its diagnosis, transmission, treatment options, and what people should do if they have been exposed to the disease.

This guideline outlines the steps involved in conducting a TB interview for a contact investigation.

This book is designed for medical school faculty who are interested in implementing a TB standardized patient program for medical school students.

This report provides findings from a study designed to compare a whole-blood interferon gamma assay, the QuantiFERON-TB test, with tuberculin skin testing for detecting latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and to identify factors associated with discordance between the tests.

This videotape and CD-ROM provide guidance to respiratory protection administrators in the development of programs to prevent TB through respirator use.