Factsheets and FAQ's
Factsheets
CDC Global Tuberculosis Control Activities for U.S. Immigration
CDC's Global Tuberculosis Control Activities for U.S. Immigration. It contains information about changes in the Technical Instructions for Tuberculosis.
2007 Tuberculosis Technical Instructions Implementation
A list of countries with dates of when the new Tuberculosis Technical Instructions will be implemented.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines 2010
CDC's 2010 guidelines for sexually transmitted diseases. See Syphilis.
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Download or order the pink book on this page.
Leprosy Elimination Information
A World Health Organization site contains information about leprosy, leprosy treatment, prevention, prevalence, and MDT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuberculosis Screening for International Adoptees FAQs
Information about Tuberculosis, how it is spread, and the Tuberculosis Technical Instructions. It also includes an explanation about the difference between the new and old Tuberculosis Technical Instructions.
2007 Tuberculosis Technical Instruction FAQs
General questions about the 2007 Tuberculosis Technical Instructions.
Immigrant Visa Interview-Medical Examination FAQs
This external link takes you to the U.S. Department of State site containing frequently asked questions about the medical examination. This information is geared towards immigrants, but may be relevant for Panel Physicians.
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