Learning Outcomes

At the end of this study session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Define the general principles of infection control applied during handling of TB suspects or TB cases.
• Explain how you would limit TB transmission in the community and at household level.
• Describe the main elements of TB infection control measures used at the community health facility level.
• Describe the measures for TB infection prevention in areas where many people gather, at homes and in the community.
• Explain how you would inform, educate and persuade community members to participate in TB infection control.