This manual responds to clinicians' questions about tuberculosis infection, disease, and control.
The standards and guidelines are based on the work and experiences of the American Thoracic Society, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Infectious Disease Society of America, Emory...
In 2002, congenital tuberculosis (TB), a rare disease with nonspecific signs and symptoms, was diagnosed in an infant in Florida. This report summarizes the investigation of the case in Florida.
This educational flipbook can be used by nurses and other healthcare workers to provide TB education to patients, family members, and other people. The flipbook includes four sections: What is Tuberculosis?, TB Infection, TB Disease, and Special Circumstances.
This fact sheet contains information on TB testing and treatment for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. The resource also contains information on the differences between TB disease and latent TB infection.
This fact sheet discusses treatment of drug-resistant TB. A table outlining potential drug regimens for treating drug-resistant TB is also provided.
In 2003, infectious pulmonary TB disease was diagnosed in a foreign-born nurse working in the newborn nursery and maternity ward of a New York City hospital. This report summarizes the results of the investigation that followed.