Source of TB infection
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Explain what all can be a source of TB infection and how the type of source may affect the infectiousness / risk of transmission of disease.
Explain what all can be a source of TB infection and how the type of source may affect the infectiousness / risk of transmission of disease.
Discuss overcrowding and increased population density as a risk factor for TB infection and disease.
The learner will be able to define persons who are close and household contacts of persons with TB.
Explain about the various environment factors that influence the TB Epidemic
Climate, over-crowding, pollution, socio-economoic conditions, ventilation, cultural
Explain about important factors of the host that influences the TB epidemic.
age, sex, immunity, co-morbidity, Nutrition, substance abuse,
Explain about important factors of Mtb. that influences the TB epidemic.
Positive and Negative predictive value for a test
Discuss what is meant by exposure to TB bacilli and how it happens.
Define and explain the concept of Specificity of a TB test and its calculation.
Define the concept of sensitivity of a TB test and explain its calculation.