Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Describe methods used to diagnose tuberculosis and the different types of case definitions.
• Describe different treatment categories used to treat tuberculosis.
• Describe the main drugs used to treat tuberculosis and the processes that help you ensure patients are following the correct treatment schedules.
• Describe the potential side-effects associated with the drugs used to treat tuberculosis and explain how such side effects are managed.