Essential resources and latest updates in tuberculosis care
This animation details a DRTB Follow Up Register, listing treated cases and their smear/culture test follow-ups. It outlines final test interpretations, facility details, and reported culture results for DRTB patients.
TB disease management involves treatment initiation, monitoring, and follow-up. Standard treatment is six months of multi-drug therapy, while drug-resistant TB requires specific regimens.
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Active Case Finding (ACF) systematically screens at-risk populations for TB disease outside health facilities. This provider-initiated activity aims for early detection to reduce transmission and improve access to diagnosis for vulnerable groups.
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ACSM activities at individual, family, and community levels are crucial for TB control. These target behavior change through counseling, support, and resource mobilization.
Pharmacovigilance in NTEP monitors drug safety, detecting and preventing adverse effects. This critical public health activity ensures patient safety and informs evidence-based prescribing to minimize Adverse Drug Reactions.
DR-TB referral mechanisms ensure timely evaluation and treatment. Suspected cases identified via screening are referred to designated centers for pre-treatment. Complex cases may be referred to specialized Nodal centers.
This section details the community team structure and responsibilities for the 100 Days Campaign, outlining their role in supporting ASHAs/volunteers. It also highlights key community stakeholders for effective campaign execution and resource mobilization.
Algorithm for diagnosing Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB). Emphasizes microbiological confirmation via CBNAAT, culture, and histopathology on specimens from the EP site. Testing depends on specimen availability and CBNAAT access.
This animation details a DRTB Follow Up Register, listing treated cases and their smear/culture test follow-ups. It outlines final test interpretations, facility details, and reported culture results for DRTB patients.