We are a dedicated team of clinical nurse consultants, pharmacists and health scientists led by a Medical Director.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/about-vtp/vtp-teamThe supply of medications for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) is managed through the Victorian Tuberculosis Program in conjunction with the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Pharmacy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/our-services/for-pharmacistsTB services for healthcare professionals
The Victorian Tuberculosis Program team is an educational resource available for consultation with health professionals about TB and contact management.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/our-services/for-healthcare-professionalsServices for people affected by TB
At the Victorian Tuberculosis Program (VTP), we work with you to achieve your healthiest life, through high-quality, culturally responsive care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/our-services/for-people-affected-by-tbWe provide patient education, support access to medication to treat tuberculosis (TB), conduct contact tracing, undertake workplace TB screening to find infection, and facilitate referrals to other services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/our-servicesSAD-AF: World-first trial looks at SSRIs and depression in atrial fibrillation News article
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https://www.thermh.org.au/news/sad-af-world-first-at-the-rmh-looks-at-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors-and-depression-in-atrial-fibrillationTreatment & vaccination for tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) disease can be treated with antibiotics. Prevention can involve vaccination, screening, contact tracing and education.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/learn-about-tb/treatment-and-vaccination-for-tbLatent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an asymptomatic condition that may progress to active tuberculosis (TB), sometimes decades after exposure.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/learn-about-tb/latent-tuberculosisTesting for tuberculosis (TB) varies according to the stage of infection and disease and what is the best match for an individual’s circumstances.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/learn-about-tb/testing-for-tuberculosisActive tuberculosis (TB) is a notifiable disease in Australia. All diagnoses of active TB must be reported to the Department of Health in the state or territory where the diagnosis happened.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/learn-about-tb/active-tuberculosis