Module 1- Welcome note: Dr Shubhi from Medical Learning Hub welcomed the participants and the speakers Dr Ashok Rattan and Dr Somashekar describing the general instructions and the first poll was raised.
Module 2- Recent updates to lab diagnosis of MDR TB: Dr Ashok Rattan; Advisor- Redcliffe Labs, discussed about the recent updates towards lab diagnosis of MDR TB, key points of discussion were:
- DR TB : a health crisis
- Change in classification of anti TB drugs
- Screening of TB
- What is new in TB?
- Drug susceptibility
- Screening of TB
- Gene Xpert
- Gene Xpert Ultra
- Phenotypic DST
- Options in treatment of DR TB
Module 3- Recent updates on clinical management of MDR TB: Dr. Somashekar M , Senior Medical Officer ,Nodal DRTB Center , SDS TRC AND RGICD Bangalore discussed about MDR TB clinical management, key points of discussion were:
- Pre-treatment counselling
- DR TB site committee
- Inclusion and exclusion of the regimen
- Follow up monitoring
- Shorter regimen
- Drug dosage
Module 4- Q&A sessions: Several questions were asked during the session which were all answered by the speakers, Dr Ashok and Dr Somashekar
Module 5- Vote of thanks- After Q&A session vote of thanks was shared by Dr Shubhi from Medical learning Hub and second poll was raised.
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Welcome Note
Session 1: Recent updates to lab diagnosis of MDR TB: Dr Ashok Rattan; Advisor- Redcliffe Labs, Ex- WHO Temporary Advisor (SEARO), Ex- WHO Lab Director (CAREC/PAHO)
Session 2: Recent updates on clinical management of MDR TB: Dr. Somashekar M , Senior Medical Officer ,Nodal DRTB Center , SDS TRC AND RGICD Bangalore
Question & Answer
Vote of Thanks