Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control

2 Credits.

Considers epidemiologic principles relevant to addressing the global burden of tuberculosis (TB). Examines diagnosis of TB infection and disease; risk factors; prevention by case-finding, treatment, vaccination, and preventive therapy; TB in children and during pregnancy, drug-resistant TB, cost-effectiveness and modeling; policy and advocacy; and post-TB sequelae. Offers lectures, group discussions, and review of the TB literature as the primary components.