Updated Guidelines for the Use of Rifamycins for the Treatment of Tuberculosis Among HIV-Infected Patients Taking Protease Inhibitors or Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/TB_HIV_Drugs/TOC.htm

CDC Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/guidelines.htm

CDC National Center for Infectious Diseases: Hepatitis C
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/

Hepatitis C Informational Brochure
www.harmreduction.org
The 32-page informational brochure is geared toward drug users, and provides information about HCV infection risks, prevention, screening, and diagnosis. Copies are available as a free PDF file or for 35 cents per printed pamphlet. Call (212) 213-6376 x10 for more information.

Body Pro CME/CE www.thebodypro.com/cme/
A new way to earn CME or CE credits online.

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