header("Content-type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"); ?>
These videos use a dynamic combination of text, audio, and graphics to provide key information on LTBI for primary care providers practicing in community settings.
Screening for Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
This video covers the basics of TB infection and the targeted testing approach. The video provides background information on TB and outlines recommendations for screening and testing high-risk groups, as well as patient education messages.
(9:55 minutes)
Diagnosing Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
This video discusses the difference between TB infection and disease and presents different testing methods and recommendations for their use, as well as interpretation of results. It also covers some special circumstances, such as immunosuppressed patients and children, and medical evaluation for those with positive tests for TB infection.
(15:30 minutes)
Treating Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
This video discusses the rationale for treating LTBI, available treatment regimens, and patient education and adherence. It also covers treatment in special circumstances, such as people recently exposed to someone with infectious TB, immunosuppressed patients and children.
(17:54 minutes)
Monitoring Patients on Treatment for Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
This video discusses potential adverse effects of medications for LTBI, clinical and laboratory monitoring for patients on treatment, and assessing and addressing adherence to treatment.
(11:57 minutes)
© 2024 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved.
225 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103
973-972-3270
globaltbinstitute@njms.rutgers.edu