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Pending learning objective

Describe the Lab Network in NTEP and the broad functions handled at each level.

Discuss broadly what is included under the concept of pathogenesis of TB.

The learner will be able to explain the transmission of TB.

Discuss in general the concept of burden of TB and how it is measured.

Enumerate the important risk factors for TB disease.

Describe the main types of Epidemiological indicators (Person Time Rate, Ratio, proportion)

Mention the various epidemiological terms used in TB and give a short description. 

Incidence, Notification, Tb Deaths, Prevalence, Prevalence of TB infection and TB disease.

Elimination and eradication

The learner will be able to 

- Recall the causative agent for TB
- Identify the microbiological characteristics of M.TB

Discuss the National Strategic plan and its strategic pillars and the important indicators on its results framework.

Describe the critical stages in the evolution of the TB control program in India from the pre-NTP era, to RNTCP, and NTEP.

Mention critical progress made in the transition.