1. Describe the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB Elimination efforts

2. Describe strategies adopted to mitigate its impact

Describe the triple layer packaging requirements for SCT

Provide an overview of the Smear Microscopy as a technology for TB Diagnosis. 

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 

1. Enumerate types of tests available for TB infection under NTEP
2. Provide necessary information for performing and interpreting tests for TB infection

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