| Formas de Contacto |
Heartland National TB Center
2303 SE Military Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78223
Phone: 1-800-TEX-LUNG
Fax: 210-531-4590 |
| Correo Electrónico |
mary.long@uthct.edu |
| Area Tematica |
Epidemiology of TB from a Binational Perspective
Laboratory Issues
TST & QuantiFERON Gold
Diagnosis & Treatment of Latent TB Infection
Pediatric TB
Tuberculosis & HIV
Drug Resistant TB
CDC Trials Consortium Update
Screening of Immigrants & Refugees
Legal & Ethical Considerations of TB-Panel Discussion
Binational TB Programs
Program Management
TB Program Evaluation |
| Temas específicos |
Participants will be able to: describe the epidemiology of TB from a US and Mexico perspective; verbalize the transmission, pathogenesis and treatment of latent tuberculosis and TB disease in adults and children; express knowledge of TB drug interactions and toxicity; discuss laboratory issues; analyze the legal and ethical considerations of TB; explain the screening of immigrants and refugees for TB; and describe the components of TB program evaluation and management. |
| Tipo de Evento |
Conferencia |
| Idioma oficial |
Ingles |
| Público Objetivo |
Physicians
Nurse experts
Medical professionals who are actively engaged in the management of binational patients with, or at risk of tuberculosis |
| Observaciones |
The format for this conference will include lecture presentations, case scenarios, round table discussion groups and panel discussions. There will be ample time for questions and answers. |
