Module 1: Dr Shubhi from Medical Learning Hub, welcomed all the participants, Speakers; Dr Surya Kant & Dr Richa as well the moderator Dr Rishi Saxena. All the general instructions and structure of the event was explained.First poll was raised.
Module 2: Brief about National TB Elimination Programme: Dr Rishi Saxena, discussed about the NTEP
- Progress of ending TB
- Signs and symptoms of TB
- Estimated prevelance of TB in India
- TB burden Global vs India
Module 3: Diagnostics update on DRTB: Dr Richa Mishra, Microbiologist SGPGI Lucknow discussed about the diagnostics updates on DRTB. Key points of discussion were:
- Major Challenge of tuberculosis
- TB & COVID-19
- Diagnosis of DR TB
- Smear Microscopy
- Culture
- Molecular methods
- Integration of technologis
- Xpert vs Ultra
- LPA
- True NAAT MTB
- Sequencing
- Advancing TB molecular diagnostics
Module 4: Management of DRTB- Dr Suryakant, HOD respiratory medicine, KGMU Lucknow, discussed about Management of DRTB. Key points of discussion were:
- National Drug Resistance Survey
- Recent facilities of NTEP
- Treatment of TB
- Grouping of Anti- TB drugs & steps for longer TB regimen
- Standard DR TB regimen under PMDT
- New Interventions in updated guidelines
- Difficulty to treat TB
Module 5: Question and Answer: The Q &A was moderated by Dr Rishi Saxena. Several questions were asked by the participants which were answered by the speakers Dr Surya Kant and Dr Richa Mishra.
Module 6: Vote of Thanks: Dr Shubhi from Medical Learning Hub thanked all the speakers, moderator and participants for joining.
We wish you a great learning experience!!
We thank Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd a Viatris company for supporting us in this event.
Introduction & welcome note
Speaker 1: Diagnostics update on DRTB- Dr Richa Mishra microbiologist SGPGI Lucknow (30 min)
Speaker 2: Management of DRTB- Dr Suryakant, HOD respiratory medicine, KGMU Lucknow (30 min)
Moderator: Dr Rishi Kumar Saxena, Dy STO UP/Joint Director TB
Question & Answer
Vote of thanks
