Diagnosis

This fact sheet explains to patients the reason for a sputum test and contains step-by-step directions for giving a sample of sputum.

This fact sheet for patients explains the reason for a sputum test and contains step-by-step directions for giving a sample of sputum.

This fact sheet explains to patients the reason for a sputum test and contains step-by-step directions for giving a sample of sputum.

This fact sheet explains to patients the reason for a sputum test and contains step-by-step directions for giving a sample of sputum.

This fact sheet explains to patients the reason for a sputum test and contains step-by-step directions for giving a sample of sputum.

This fact sheet explains to patients the reason for a sputum test and contains step-by-step directions for giving a sample of sputum.

This book discusses targeted tuberculin skin testing for latent TB infection as a strategic component of TB control. Specifically addressed are how to administer, read, and interpret the tuberculin skin test and its specificity and sensitivity.

This document describes nineteen (19) new or improved diagnostic tools of the many that have been or are being developed. WHO has a process for evaluating and endorsing new tools for TB control programmes. Three (3) of the tools described in this document have already been endorsed by WHO and are being implemented by countries, while the others are still under development or in piloting phase and are expected to be ready for review for appropriateness for scaled-up use in the coming years.

This pamphlet is for friends and family members of individuals with TB. It discusses transmission, symptoms of active TB, TB testing, and what individuals should do if they test positive.

The poster from the Toronto Public Health raises awareness about signs and symptoms of TB and initiating infection control to protect and prevent the spread of TB among patients and hospital staff.