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A Satellite Primer on Tuberculosis Videotape
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This set of 5 videotapes is based on chapters in this self-study course, but contain practical work applications that should enhance the
depth of the training.
- Transmission and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
Provides information on the history of TB, how TB is spread from person to person, and how
TB develops in the body.
- Epidemiology of Tuberculosis\
Provides information on recent trends in TB in the United States and describes groups
of people who are at higher risk for TB infection and disease.
- Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Infection and Disease
Provides information on diagnostic procedures used for TB infection and disease
including the tuberculin skin test, physical signs and symptoms, chest x-ray, and
laboratory tests
- Treatment of Tuberculosis Infection and Disease
Provides information on treatment recommendations for both TB infection and disease
and explains possible side effects of the medications
- Infectiousness and Infection Control
Provides information on factors that determine the infectiousness of a person
with TB disease and ways to control the spread of TB
Wanda Walton and Pattie Simone, Division of TB
Elimination, National Center for HIV/STD/TB Prevention served as course developer
(Developed 1995.)
Developed By
Division of Professional Development and Evaluation, Public Health Practice Program Office;
and the Division of TB Elimination, National Center for HIV/STD/TB Prevention
Prerequisites
None
Target Audience
Entry-level public health workers and other health
professionals who work with TB patients.
Instructional Medium/Course Materials
5 VHS programs (approximately 1 hr 30 min each program)
Credits Available
None
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This page last reviewed: June 17, 2002
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