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Tuberculosis

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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Detail the history of Tuberculosis.

  2. Understand the difference between latent infection and disease.

  3. Describe the process of Tuberculosis transmission.

  4. Recognize risk factors associated with Tuberculosis disease.

  5. Discuss the testing and diagnostic procedures associated with Tuberculosis.

  6. Understand the management and referral of patients with infectious Tuberculosis.

  7. Assess the dental practice setting for risk of Tuberculosis transmission.

  8. List elements of a good dental office Tuberculosis Control Plan.

Terms in bold are defined in the glossary.

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