Diagnosis

The 57-minute presentation by Charles L. Daley, MD, includes information on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of NTM pulmonary disease. 

In this video, viewers are taught what sputum is and the steps to collect a good sample for TB diagnostic purposes. The video can be shown prior to submitting sputum (e.g., spot samples, home visits, morning samples).

This guide provides information for understanding a program’s epidemiology, determining if and when an outbreak might be occurring, and when additional resources and activities might be needed.

This monograph describes 10 steps in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of Syphilis.

The materials were developed for clinicians to use with patients while discussing the 12-dose regimen for the treatment of latent TB infection. The materials include a patient education brochure, medication tracker, and symptom checklist. The brochure contains information on latent TB infection, the 12-dose regimen, and adverse events. The medication tracker includes space to write treatment schedules, medication intake, and doctor/clinic contact information. There is also a checklist of signs and symptoms that may develop while using the 12-dose regimen.

Speakers for this webinar include the Deputy Director of the Global TB Institute and a survivor of MDR-TB. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: define stigma in the context of tuberculosis prevention and care, describe how stigma affects persons with tuberculosis, and apply interventions in the health care setting and community to reduce stigma.

This document lists competencies in the areas of knowledge, judgement, skills, and attitudes important for TB Screening.

The target audience for this webinar is physicians and other healthcare workers who may diagnose and treat coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) and/or tuberculosis. Topics covered include coinfection, the difference between tuberculosis and Valley Fever, and more.

This video presents information on the difference between TB infection and disease, testing methods and recommendations, and interpretation of test results. The video also discusses special considerations for testing and the medical evaluation process.

The video contains information on the basics of TB infection, targeted testing, recommendations for screening and testing high-risk groups, and patient education messages.