Phenotypic Tests
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Describe the class of phenotypic tests C&DST Laboratory and enumerate the tests available under NTEP.
Describe the class of phenotypic tests C&DST Laboratory and enumerate the tests available under NTEP.
Genotypic tests be used to diagnose TB.
also used to detect drug resistance through identifying genetic mutations.
Learn about Radiological Investigation - Chest X - Ray as a triage tool
Explain the limitations of serological tests for TB and the rationale for the ban.
The learner will be able to
- Describe TB infection
- Recognise difference of TB infection from TB disease and significance of TB infection
- Outline the identification of TB infection and
- List tests to identify TB infection
Define Presumptive TB, classify presumptive TB and discuss implications of identifying persons with presumptive TB
The learner will be able to
- List factors which increase vulnerability of individuals and communities to tuberculosis and
- Enumerate vulnerable populations for tuberculosis
TB cases are classified into different types based on a set of factors such as: