Management of Culture-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) in Adults

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Speaker: Zelalem Temesgen, M.D.

Recorded: August 2024

Length: Approximately 1 hour

Course Description

This webinar provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical strategies for the management of culture-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in adults. Culture-negative TB presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, and effective management is crucial to ensure positive patient outcomes and prevent the spread of the disease.

Target Audience

This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, and healthcare professionals working in a public healthcare setting.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the definition of Culture-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis 
  • Identify situations where empiric therapy for tuberculosis disease is indicated 
  • Discuss current recommendations for the management of Culture-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis