The learner will be able to trace the history and description of tuberculosis from ancient times, the discovery of M.tb., to its current classification.

The various Anti TB Drugs that are in use in NTEP

Describe 

1. TB as an ancient disease (4BC) and older terminologies (white plague/ Consumption/ Koch's disease/ KshayRog).
2. Major eras in the fight against TB, (Based on chemotherapy)

Discuss the evolution of TB control strategies and related country TB programs along with relevant milestones.

Epidemiology of TB is described using time, place and person variation of

• burden of TB infection and disease,
• mortality due to TB
• determinants and risk factors that increase the vulnerability to disease and infection 

Discuss the epidemiological triad in relation to TB.

Mycobacterium TB are rod shaped, Acid Fast Bacteria causing Tuberculosis.

Once a person is infected, the further course of the disease progression depends on host factors, and in majority of cases may remain dormant. Disease breakdown happens when there is a reduction in host immunity.

Without treatment the TB patient's clinical condition may deteriorate and eventually leading to death.

Describe the important stages in the life of a person suffering from TB from screening for TB to long-term post treatment follow-up

Describe the structure of the NTEP as a component of NHM at National, State, District and peripheral levels.

The general concepts and knowledge in TB are divided into these thematic areas

1. History of TB
2. Evolution of TB control programs
3. Epidemiology and burden of TB
4. Microbiology and Pathogenesis of TB