2025 TB Nursing Symposium - Fundamentals of Tuberculosis

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Speaker: James Gaensbauer, MD, MScPH

Recorded: May 6, 2025

Length: Approximately 1 hour

Presentation Description

This presentation introduces participants to the fundamentals of tuberculosis, modes of transmission, common symptoms, diagnostic testing protocols, treatment regimens, at-risk populations, and its broader impact on public health.

Target Audience

This presentation is part of a symposium intended for Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Public Health Nurses, and healthcare professionals involved in TB care.

Learning Objectives

  • Define basic principles of TB
  • Recognize how TB is transmitted
  • Recognize TB symptoms
  • Identify TB treatment regimens and prevention measures

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