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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. 

The learner will be able to 
- Define TB notification rate
- Recognise significance of TB Notification Rate and 
- Calculate TB notification rate for given data

Describe and define the prevalence rate for TB disease and its calculation.

The learner will be able to 
- Define incidence of TB Disease
- Calculate TB incidence rates and 
- Recall Global and Indian TB incidence rate

Describe the taxonomy of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and how it was named.

Self explanatory 

At the end of the session, the learner will be able to:

• Explain the time frame for results of laboratory tests to tested individuals
• List the topics on which the individuals need to be counseled following the receipt of result
• Detail the information to be conveyed to household members pf persons with TB

Communication

Types of Communcation Attributes of Communciation Simple rules of effective communication Message should be short and simple Body language and Appearance

Counselling components that need to be covered before Treatment initiation. ALso , explain how to counsel the patient- communication material available, etc Use of Arogya Sathi App