Diagnostic methods in tuberculosis

Event Description

This course aims to provide an educational update on the diagnosis and treatment of latent and active tuberculosis and infections of non-tuberculosis mycobacteria. The specific education aims are: -to introduce the pathogenesis of tuberculosis -to provide knowledge on epidemiology of tuberculosis, to provide the latest diagnostic approaches for latent and active tuberculosis, and to provide an update on antibiotic treatment of tuberculosis (paediatrics and adults) and nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases.

Intended audience: 

The course is open to CM and ID specialists and healthcare professionals related to the field.

Objectives:

• Learning epidemiology of tuberculosis
• Learning and describing the methods that are used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
• Describing the approaches that are used in the treatment of tuberculosis
• Describing the approaches that are used in the treatment of NTM

Course coordinators:

Yeliz Tanriverdi, Ondokuz Mayis University, Türkiye
Nuri Ozkutuk, Celal Bayar University, Türkiye
Gonul Aslan, Mersin University, Türkiye
Taylan Bozok, Mersin University, Türkiye

Organisers: 

ESGMYC - Mycobacterial Infections
Turkish Society of Microbiology (TMC)

Accreditation:

ESCMID office will apply for EACCME accreditation. 
Each participant can only receive the number of credits according to actual participation in the event and upon completion of the feedback survey.

Certification:

Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending sessions will be able to receive the certification.

Do not miss the opportunity to update your knowledge with an extensive network of experts in the field, and register now!
 

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Duration: 2 days