Epidemiology of TB is described using time, place and person variation of
Discuss the epidemiological triad in relation to TB.
Mycobacterium TB are rod shaped, Acid Fast Bacteria causing Tuberculosis.
Once a person is infected, the further course of the disease progression depends on host factors, and in majority of cases may remain dormant. Disease breakdown happens when there is a reduction in host immunity.
Without treatment the TB patient's clinical condition may deteriorate and eventually leading to death.
Describe the important stages in the life of a person suffering from TB from screening for TB to long-term post treatment follow-up
Describe the structure of the NTEP as a component of NHM at National, State, District and peripheral levels.
The learner will be able to explain Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilisation in context of NTEP and state their significance in TB elimination.
The learner will be able to outline the management of TB Disease including treatment, follow-up, and Adverse Drug Reaction management.
The learner will be able to outline TB prevention measures including infection control measures, TB Preventive Therapy, and vaccination.
Program management is an array of activities geared towards ensuring efficient service delivery towards achieving the goals of the program. This includes:
The general concepts and knowledge in TB are divided into these thematic areas
Describe the case finding as a programmatic effort, the various stages and considerations.