Tuberculosis & HIV/AIDS: Prevention & Diagnosis
- New Jersey Medical School National Tuberculosis Center (Regularly Updated)
- Test for Deadly TB Glows Fluorescent (April 28, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- How Many Light Bulbs Does It Take to End the World's TB Pandemic? (March 17, 2009)
Researchers estimate that by simply installing shielded, ultraviolet "C" lights -- and a fan to mix the air -- in hospital wards and waiting rooms, the spread of TB within those locations could be sliced by 70 percent.
From Agence France-Presse
- Living With HIV, Dying of Tuberculosis (December 2008)
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In WORLD Newsletter, from Women Organized to Respond to Life-Threatening Diseases
- Faster TB Test for Resource-Limited Settings (September 2007)
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In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- Combination of Isoniazid, HAART More Effective at Preventing TB in HIV-Positive Patients Than Monotherapy, Study Says (August 16, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Diagnosing Tuberculosis: A Crisis for People Living With HIV/AIDS Worldwide (April 2006)
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In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- CDC Recommends QuantiFERON-TB Gold Tuberculosis Test Over Traditional Skin Test (December 16, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Surgeon General: Treatment in Prison Can Prevent Disease Outside (January 13, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Analysis Shows Cost-Effectiveness of Screening Immigrants for Latent TB Infection (December 6, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California: TB Fight Is Complicated Task (August 9, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Infection Frequent Cause of Uveitis in Japan (July 19, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Alaska: School Board Votes Against Repealing Tuberculosis Screening Regulation (June 17, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Arizona: County Jail Fined for Not Protecting Employees From Tuberculosis (May 21, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Canada: People With Active Cases of TB Not Being Identified, Treated (April 24, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Program Tracks Those at Risk for Tuberculosis in Tennessee (April 11, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Missed Opportunities for Prevention of Tuberculosis Among Persons With HIV Infection -- Selected Locations, United States, 1996-1997 (August 4, 2000)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Tuberculosis Control: Many Cases Found Transmitted Despite Negative Result on Standard Test (February 18, 1999)
[Archived Article]
From AIDS Treatment News
- TB Facts for Health Care Workers (January 14, 1999)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The Unhealthy Relationship Between HIV, Tuberculosis, and STDs (December 1998)
[Archived Article]
In Be a Force for Change, from American Association for World Health
- Prevention of Tuberculosis in Patients With HIV (October 1998)
[Archived Article]
In HIV Newsline, from San Francisco General Hospital
- Tuberculosis Prevention: Faster Two-Drug Regimen Found Effective (March 6, 1998)
[Archived Article]
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
- Short-Course TB Prophylaxis Effective in HIV-Infected Individuals (February 11, 1998)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Drug-Resistant TB: Are You at Risk? (October 1997)
[Archived Article]
In AIDS Care, from San Francisco General Hospital
- Isoniazid in HIV-Positive Patients at High Risk for TB (October 1997)
[Archived Article]
In HIV Newsline, from San Francisco General Hospital
- Presumptive TB Prophylaxis Rejected (October 1997)
[Archived Article]
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
- Tuberculosis: Report From the Third International Conference on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection (November 9, 1996)
[Archived Article]
In Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
- Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis (November 1, 1996)
[Archived Article]
In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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