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Early or “Acute” HIV Mouth Sores Pictures

This webpage provides information on early HIV-related mouth sores, including pictures to help with identification. It discusses common oral symptoms associated with early HIV infection, such as ulcers, thrush, and other lesions, and highlights their significance in early diagnosis. 

What You Need to Know About the New Hepatitis C Test

This article highlights a new hepatitis C test that delivers rapid results without requiring a separate lab visit, improving access to early diagnosis and treatment. It emphasizes the importance of expanding testing efforts, particularly for high-risk populations, to support hepatitis C elimination. The article underscores the need for continued innovation in screening technologies to reduce barriers to care and prevent long-term health complications like liver disease and cancer.

Learn the Facts About Tuberculosis (TB)

This information sheet provides essential information about tuberculosis (TB), including its causes, how it spreads, and the differences between latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease. It outlines testing methods, treatment options, and the importance of early diagnosis and adherence to treatment to prevent transmission.

Study Challenges Assumptions About How Tuberculosis Bacteria Grow

This webpage highlights groundbreaking research on tuberculosis (TB) bacteria, which reveals that TB exhibits a consistent growth rate throughout its life cycle, defying conventional bacterial growth patterns. The study uncovers new insights into TB’s survival strategies, emphasizing the need for research directly on pathogens to improve treatment approaches.

The Evolution of HIV Diagnostic Testing

This journal explores the evolution of HIV diagnostic testing, from early antibody-based methods to advanced molecular and rapid point-of-care technologies. It highlights the impact of these innovations on early detection, treatment initiation, and global efforts to control HIV transmission.

QUÝ VỊ ĐANG TRẢI QUA QUÁ TRÌNH NHẬP CƯ? Tìm hiểu thêm về xét nghiệm bệnh lao (tuberculosis,TB) bắt buộc của quý vị! [Are You Going Through the Immigration Process? Learn More About Your Required Tuberculosis (TB) Test!]

A poster that describes the TB blood test, explains what a positive blood test means, and emphasizes that TB is treatable. This material was designed to be displayed in civil surgeon offices to explain TB screening as part of the immigration medical examination.  

ВИ ПРОХОДИТЕ ПРОЦЕС ІММІГРАЦІЇ? Дізнайтеся більше про обов’язковий аналіз на туберкульоз (ТБ)! [Are You Going Through the Immigration Process? Learn More About Your Required Tuberculosis (TB) Test!]

A poster that describes the TB blood test, explains what a positive blood test means, and emphasizes that TB is treatable. This material was designed to be displayed in civil surgeon offices to explain TB screening as part of the immigration medical examination.