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The infographic explains the importance of using whole genome sequencing (WGS) to find and investigate the spread of TB. The infographic also describes how CDC uses WGS to inform TB prevention and response strategies.
A webinar that explores some of the most widespread misconceptions about Hepatitis B, particularly in African communities around the United States, from a variety of perspectives, including those of healthcare providers and a community health practitioner.
A webinar presented by a diverse panel of experts who shared insights about the unique challenges faced by African immigrant and refugee communities in accessing appropriate diagnosis and care for hepatitis B in the United States, and discussed important strategies for reducing the spread of hepatitis B and addressing the epidemic in a holistic way.
This tool can be used by correctional and detention facilities to help identify their TB risk classification. The resource also provides recommendations to implement from the North Dakota Department of Health.
This tool can be used by health professionals to help identify health care workers that may need TB testing. The resource also includes space to document the results of the TB assessment.
This tool can be used by health professionals to help identify children that may need TB testing. The resource also includes space to document the results of the TB assessment.
This tool can be used by health professionals to help identify adults that may need TB testing. The resource also includes space to document the results of the TB assessment.
This online course was developed to help TB nurses and clinicians learn about TB laboratory testing best practices. Topics covered in the course include specimen preparation, detection, identification, drug susceptibility testing, and supplemental testing. The course includes resources, a glossary, and a job aid.
This guide provides clinicians with an overview of drug-resistant tuberculosis. The guide includes tools that can be used by providers who participate in the management of patients with drug-resistant TB.
This fact sheet provides clinicians with steps to recognize signs of TB, diagnose via a full evaluation, and report probable and confirmed cases to their local health department.
