PPT-Key Tuberculosis Treatment and Prevention Issues

Prof JG Hakim Parirenyatwa CRS Leader Annual Research Day 8 th April 2016 TB A Global Problem TB Transformative Science Group TB TSG Agenda Treatment amp prevention of TB with or without HIV coinfection. When someone who is sick with TB coughs speaks laughs sings or sneezes people nearby may breathe TB bacteria into their lungs TB usually attacks the lungs but can also attack other parts of the body such as the brain spine or kidneys There are two t tuberculosis Mycobacterium bovis M bovis is another mycobacterium that can cause TB disease in people M bovis is most commonly found in cattle and other animals such as bison elk and deer In people M bovis causes TB disease that can affect the lungs . . VDH TB Control and Prevention Program. Why do we test?. 1. We want to prevent an outbreak of Tuberculosis in our campus community. 2. We want to find those that are affected and get them treated so you are able to continue to participate in your schooling. . the US Military. LTC . Jamie Mancuso, . July 2012. Paul . B. Keiser, Feb 2014. Walter . Reed Army Institute of Research. Edward Munch. . The Sick Child. . (1885). 2. Outline. Global Burden of Tuberculosis. Treatment of Latent . Tuberculosis Infection and Tuberculosis. Disease . Module 4 – Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Tuberculosis Disease. 2. Module 4: Objectives. At completion of this module, learners will be able to:. Dr. . Fazli. . Wahab. FCPS(Med), FCPS(. Pulmonology. ). Assisstant. Prof Peshawar Medical College. Diagnostic Tools. Microscopy. AFB smear. Histology. . AFB Culture . Radiology. Tuberculin skin test. Akujobi. CN, . Okoro. CE, . Anyabolu. AE, . Okonkwo. RC, . Onwunzo. MC and . Chukwuka. CP. Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common opportunistic infection in Human . Immuno. d. eficiency . Virus (HIV. Tuberculosis: management, control and prevention Developed by: In partnership with: The Truth About TB is a national programme that raises public and professional awareness of tuberculosis. This training resource has been developed by TB Alert, the national tuberculosis charity, in partnership with NHS England and Public Health Mrs.Indumathi. Lecturer . YNC. OBJECTIVE. By the end of the session the student will be able to:. define tuberculosis. explain the epidemiological triad of tuberculosis. identify the mode of transmission and incubation period. ries 14 61 contributed data on 17690 isolates whichThese drugs are more costly toxic and less effective thanfirst-line drugs used for routine treatment of TB with other diseases resistance to TB drugs Tuberculosis . is a Chronic necrotizing disease caused by . Mycobacterium tuberculosis . complex. It usually affects the lungs but almost all organs can be affected. .. . Thus . it is . conveniently classified into:. Objectives. Describe the Electronic Disease Notification System and its uses and purpose.. Define TB classifications.. Demonstrate understanding of how to complete TB follow-up worksheets in the EDN system.. Courses in Therapeutics and Disease State Management. Learning Objectives (Slide 1 of 2). Identify the risk factors for TB infection and active disease.. Design an appropriate therapeutic plan for latent tuberculosis in immunocompetent, immunocompromised, and special patient populations..