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The purpose of this manual is to provide the clinician with updated recommendations for managing the drug-drug interactions that occur when using antiretroviral therapy during tuberculosis treatment.

This information sheet discusses the need for individuals with latent TB infection (LTBI) to get treatment and prevent the progression of LTBI to TB disease. It emphasizes the importance of the health care provider communicating the value of LTBI treatment and of identifying barriers to adherence...

This information sheet discusses preventing occupational transmission of TB by means of an infection control program. It explains the three levels of TB infection control in health care settings: (1) administrative controls to minimize areas where exposure may occur; (2) environmental controls to...

This booklet is one of several culturally-appropriate patient education materials produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Northeastern National Tuberculosis Center. This booklet provides information on treatment for TB infection, treatment for TB disease, and how to stay...

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 brochure provides general information on exposure to TB and lists the difference between TB infection and TB disease. It describes what a diagnostic test is, and what its results mean.

This brochure provides general information on exposure to TB and lists the difference between TB infection and TB disease. It describes what a diagnostic test is, and what its results mean.

This brochure lists the differences between TB infection and TB disease. It discusses who should take a diagnostic test, the symptoms of TB, and provides a list of TB test sites in the San Francisco area.

TB 101 for Health Care Workers is a web-based course designed to educate newly hired health care workers about basic concepts related to TB prevention and control in the U.S. Continuing education (CE) is offered free of charge for various professions based on approximately 1 hour of instruction...

This report reviews guidelines and strategies for preventing environment-associated infections in health-care facilities. It presents recommendations, including evidence-based recommendation supported by studies; requirements of federal agencies; guidelines and standards from building and equipment...