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ALL109 - Tuberculosis (TB): The Basics (1.0 HR)
Purpose: Health care personnel working in a variety of settings will review and gain knowledge of the disease Tuberculosis. Objectives: 1. Understand the prevalence of Tuberculosis; 2. Describe the causes of TB and how it is spread; 3. Identify the symptoms of active TB; 4. Discuss diagnostic tests for TB; 5. Explain the TB skin test and the interpretation of reactions; 6.Discuss appropriate treatment for active TB.