Monitor Routine school screening for 4 and
14 year olds on reserve.
Review CXR Reports from clients on
reserve.
Epidemiological monitoring of trends of TB
Infection and disease.
Maintain a TB Database
Timely collection, analysis,
interpretation and dissemination of data in order to:
a) Identify TB trends in the community and
b) Monitor and Improve TB Control Activities
Early ID of individuals who may have TB
disease or infection.
An individual may be infected by M.
Tuberculosis yet remain symptom free for many years or for their
lifetime. The major screening test for TB infection is the TB
skin test.
