AHRO Webinar with Prof. Ashok Rattan – Clinical standards for management of drug susceptible pulmonary TB

Part 2 of our AHRO Webinar series is here! Save your spot by registering for free on https://pulmonarytb.eventbrite.co.uk/

There have been significant advances in the diagnosis and management of drug susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis with an international team providing novel approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients.

This webinar aim is to elucidate the seven standards:

Standard 1: All patients (adult or child) who have symptoms and signs compatible with PTB should undergo investigations to reach a diagnosis.

Standard 2: Adequate bacteriological tests should be conducted to exclude drug-resistant TB.

Standard 3: An appropriate regimen recommended by WHO and national guidelines for the treatment of PTB should be identified.

Standard 4: Health education and counselling should be provided for each patient starting treatment.

Standard 5: Treatment monitoring should be conducted to assess adherence, follow patient progress, identify and manage adverse events, and detect development of resistance

Standard 6: A recommended series of patient examinations should be performed at the end of treatment.

Standard 7: Necessary public health actions should be conducted for each patient.