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Describe the triple layer packaging requirements for SCT

Genotypic tests be used to diagnose TB.

also used to detect drug resistance through identifying genetic mutations.

Describe the class of phenotypic tests C&DST Laboratory and enumerate the tests available under NTEP.

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

TB cases are classified into different types based on a set of factors such as:

1. Site of disease
2. Previous history of TB treatment
3. Resistance to anti-TB drugs
4. Basis of diagnosis

The learner will be able to 
- List factors which increase vulnerability of individuals and communities to tuberculosis and
- Enumerate vulnerable populations for tuberculosis

Define Presumptive TB, classify presumptive TB and discuss implications of identifying persons with presumptive TB

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

The learner will be able to state the objectives of contact tracing and identify the key individuals prioritized for tracing. 

The learner will be able to recognise the importance and purpose of screening for active TB.