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TB Elimination: Now Is the Time! - Fact Sheet
Description
Publication Year: 2009
Language: English
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/pamphlets/nowisthetime/default.htm
Part of the World TB Day 2002 campaign, this fact sheet raises awareness of the persistent problem of tuberculosis in America. It explains the importance of vigilant public health efforts and demonstrates the success of recent TB prevention efforts. This fact sheet defines latent TB infection (LTBI), multidrug-resistant TB (MDR TB), it reviews the effects of HIV and immigration on TB prevention efforts, and outlines a strategy for successfully eliminating TB.
Availability
This publication is available only on the Internet.
Source
Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, NCHSTP, CDC, OPHS, HHS
1600 Clifton RoadMailstop E-10
Atlanta GA 30333
Phone: 404-639-8140
Toll-free Phone: (800) 232-4636 CDC INFO
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