An online course to better understand tuberculosis

Register now for the Tuberculosis MOOC! This free and accessible online course offers an up-to-date perspective on tuberculosis, addressing its major challenges such as drug resistance and therapeutic advancements.

Why should you join this MOOC? By participating in this course, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge on essential aspects of tuberculosis.
Here’s what you’ll learn:

•    Master the global epidemiology of tuberculosis, with a special focus on Mycobacterium africanum.

•    Differentiate the clinical forms of the disease, including subclinical TB, pediatric TB, and co-infections with HIV.

•    Identify the best diagnostic tests to detect the disease and assess drug resistance.

•    Explore whole-genome sequencing to analyze phylogeny, trace transmission chains, and detect mutations linked to resistance.

•    Understand current treatments for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections.

•    Discuss the immune response to tuberculosis and discover the latest advances in vaccine development.

Course Dates: From February 4, 2025, to February 3, 2026

As a PhD student at the Institut Pasteur, you have free access to the certificate for this MOOC and to the Digital Diploma in Infectious Diseases (DNM2IP).

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