TB Program News and Announcements
TB Strategic Plan
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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Tuberculosis Services Branch is developing a strategic plan to address the changing organizational structures, systems, and processes that impact tuberculosis prevention and control in Texas. Input from all stakeholders is encouraged; therefore sessions are occurring throughout the state to obtain feedback using a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) approach.
This strategic plan will serve as a road map for departmental and state efforts to address TB prevention and control activities. Learn more »Posted 4/25/2012
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Recommendations for 12-Dose Regimen to Treat LTBI
On December 8, 2011, the CDC issued recommendations for a 12-dose isoniazid-rifapentine regimen to be delivered by directly observed therapy (DOT) to treat latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (LTBI). For more information, see the full article in the MMWR or watch the CDC video podcast [English | Español].
Posted 1/31/2012
Electronic Disease Notification Tuberculosis Follow-up Guide
High risk populations requiring TB screening include class B immigrants and refugees reported through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Electronic Disease Notification (EDN) System. The EDN Tuberculosis Follow-up Guide (PDF, 1.8 MB) provides instructions to complete the electronic TB Follow-up Worksheet for all class B immigrants and refugees.
The TB Follow-up Worksheet should be completed to reflect all screening and treatment outcomes for class B immigrants and refugees reported in EDN. Learn more...
Posted 1/18/2012
TB Program Managers' Meeting
The annual meeting of TB program managers was held in Austin, Texas on October 13-14, 2011. Visit our presentations page to download related material.
Posted 11/15/2011
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Tuberculosis: The Big Picture
Cases of tuberculosis disease were reported in 1,385 people in Texas in 2010, a rate of six per 100,000 population. TB can strike anyone but is more likely to be found in those born in a foreign country, people with diabetes, people with HIV/AIDS, the homeless, and those that work in health care. Alcohol abuse is associated with more than 21 percent of TB cases and 11 percent of cases are associated with detention facilities. Download Fact Sheet (PDF, 169 KB)
Posted 10/12/2011
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Requests for TB Data
Contact the TB Program via e-mail to request TB data.
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