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CDC Awards $200M to Fight Infectious Diseases & Antibiotic Resistance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded more than $200 million through the Epidemiology and Laboratory...

Aug 24, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

New Resource: Testing and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the United States: Clinical Recommendations

The National Society of Tuberculosis Clinicians (NSTC), a section of the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association (NTCA) recently released a new resource: Testing and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the United States: Clinical Recommendations.

Feb 09, 2021 | Erin Laird

Infectious Disease

Use of VDOT for Tuberculosis: An Interview with Richard Garfein for World TB Day 2020

­­­­Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of preventable infectious disease deaths worldwide. In the United States, a total of 9,029 new cases of TB were reported in 2018, and it is estimated that up to 13 million individuals are living with latent TB infection. Multidrug resistant TB is a growing global threat and, while still […]

Mar 24, 2020 | Christina Baum

Tools & Resources, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease

Treatment Guidelines: Drug-Resistant TB

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new practice guidelines for the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The guidelines were developed by CDC, the American Thoracic Society (ATS), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and the European Respiratory Society. The […]

Nov 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

Informing Local Health Department and Health Center Partnerships: Creative Collaborations Strengthen Tuberculosis Care in Three Communities

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of preventable infectious disease deaths worldwide, and in the United States, eliminating TB is a national public health goal.

Oct 17, 2019 | Andrea Grenadier

Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

Webinar Recording: Health Department and Health Center Collaborations to Improve TB Screening, Testing, Treatment, and Care

Despite the availability of screening and treatment, tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of preventable infectious disease deaths worldwide and disproportionately affects vulnerable populations.

Sep 03, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease, Tuberculosis

World TB Day 2019: It’s Time to Take Action

Each year organizations across the globe recognize March 24 as World TB Day to commemorate the discovery of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), raise awareness about the impacts of TB, and highlight opportunities to combat this disease. This year’s theme, “It’s Time,” urged leaders worldwide to commit to taking action to address TB. NACCHO […]

Apr 09, 2019 | Erin Laird

Infectious Disease, Tuberculosis

Resources to Promote World TB Day 2019

World TB Day on Sunday, March 24, commemorates the discovery of the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium and aims to raise awareness about the global impact of TB. This year’s theme, “It’s time,” urges global leaders to take action to address TB and advance towards TB elimination. Local health departments are key stakeholders in the prevention and […]

Mar 18, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

Infectious Disease, Tuberculosis

World TB Day 2018: Leading the Charge at the Local Level  

Tuberculosis (TB) persists as a problem in the United States with 9,272 cases detected in 2016, according to CDC. To maintain awareness of this continued threat and honor Dr. Robert Koch’s discovery of the bacteria that causes TB, March 24 is recognized as World TB Day. This year’s theme, “Wanted: Leaders for a TB-Free World. […]

Mar 23, 2018 | Erin Laird

CDC Awards $200M to Fight Infectious Diseases & Antibiotic Resistance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded more than $200 million through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) cooperative agreement to help states, cities, counties, and territories prevent, detect, respond to, and control the growing threats posed by emerging and re-emerging infectious disease, as well as antibiotic resistance. State...

Aug 24, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

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