This publication, with contributions from over 30 experts, aims to provide a comprehensive, well-referenced blueprint to guide researchers, clinicians, industry partners, academics, and TB controllers in all sectors in all aspects of TB diagnostics development, from concept to evaluation, implementation, scale-up, delivery and impact.
This tool estimates the risk of active tuberculosis for an individual with a tuberculin skin test reaction of 5+mm, based on his/her clinical profile. It is intended for adults tested with standard tuberculin (5 TU PPDS, or 2 TU RT-23).
The Self-Study Modules, 1-5 is part of a series of educational modules designed to provide information about TB in a self-study format. This slide set was developed as an accompaniment to the print-based Self-Study Modules, 1-5 to aid in the presentation of module content for a facilitator-led training. The facilitator guide provides guidance and tips for leading a training using the Self-Study Modules on Tuberculosis, 1-5 Slide Sets.
This report provides guidance to U.S. public health officials, health-care providers, and laboratory workers for use of FDA-approved IGRAs in the diagnosis of M. tuberculosis infection in adults and children. In brief, TSTs and IGRAs (QFT-G, QFT-GIT, and T-Spot) may be used as aids in diagnosing M. tuberculosis infection. They may be used for surveillance purposes and to identify persons likely to benefit from treatment. Multiple additional recommendations are provided that address quality control, test selection, and medical management after testing.
This fact sheet provides guidance to health-care providers for use of IGRAs in the diagnosis of M. tuberculosis infection in adults and children.
This manual gives guidance for the x-ray reading in TB Suspects and provides a useful tool for better diagnosing of smear-negative TB in adult TB suspects.
This guide aims to improve case detection, management, and outcomes of children with TB.
This Medscape CDC Expert Video Commentary features Rear Admiral Kenneth Castro, MD discussing the new IGRA guidelines.
This pamphlet provides detailed guidelines for patients about how and when to collect a sputum sample.
This pamphlet provides detailed guidelines for patients about how and when to collect a sputum sample.
