TUBERCULOSIS

Course overview

COURSE OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with an overview of tuberculosis, including its history, prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, complications, testing, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and public health considerations. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Define tuberculosis (TB) disease. Trace the history of early TB treatments. Explain the prevalence, transmission, and pathogenesis of TB. Identify high-priority groups for testing and explain the appropriate testing methodologies. Distinguish between latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease. Summarize LTBI and TB treatments. Identify the best medication regimen for each special circumstance of TB. Outline the appropriate steps for TB infection control in healthcare settings. Discuss the primary considerations and measures for community TB control.