Update all your knowledge on mycobacterial infections, especially in patients with lung transplantation and respiratory pathology" 

The Postgraduate diploma is aimed to medical professionals specialized in infectious diseases, who wish to renew their knowledge in infectious diseases focused on the care of particularly sensitive patients such as minors, the elderly or people with other diseases such as HIV. 

Tuberculosis is an infection that occurs more frequently and more severely in people with immunodeficiencies than in people who have a competent immune system. The health professional who takes this theoretical-practical course will delve into the knowledge of the different clinical forms of infection and will delve into all aspects related to the diagnosis from the clinical history, the microbiological and radiological diagnosis and the differential diagnosis. Likewise, this degree will allow you to apply the latest treatments with great scientific support. 

The problems of certain patients make it more than necessary for health professionals to constantly update their knowledge in order to be able to attend in the most efficient way to patients who, for the most part, require individualized treatments. This update will be possible thanks to the study plan designed by experts in the field, who provide an extensive library of multimedia resources with essential readings and video summaries of each topic. All this is available from day one so that students can access the syllabus at any time and from any device with Internet connection. 

Get to know in an exhaustive way the main individualized treatments applied to patients with special characteristics" 

This Postgraduate diploma in Mycobacterial Infections in Special Population Groups contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Medicine and Microbiology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

A 100% online teaching that will allow you to combine your personal responsibilities with the renewal of knowledge in infectious diseases"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.  

The multimedia content will allow you to delve into the peculiarities of the HIV-tuberculosis binomial from the epidemiological point of view"

It delves into the latest developments in treatment and monitoring of patients particularly sensitive to infectious diseases"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma consists of 3 modules that have been developed by specialists in the area of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis. The agenda, made up of videos explaining each point to be studied in depth, focuses on those special patients whose management requires even greater specialization; such is the case of minors, patients with pulmonary pathology or transplanted patients. The teaching staff will tutor the health care professional during the 450 teaching hours so that they can expand their knowledge in this area. 

Access the latest advances in the treatment and diagnosis of tuberculosis in childhood and the  elderly"

Module 1. Mycobacterial Infections in Special Patients

1.1. Tuberculosis in Nephropathic Patients
1.2. Tuberculosis in Hepatopathic Patients
1.3. Tuberculosis in Elderly Patients
1.4. Tuberculosis in Patients Treated with Biologics
1.5. Tuberculosis in Oncohematologic Patients
1.6. Tuberculosis in Patients with Solid Organ Transplantation (Other Than Tx Pulm)
1.7. Tuberculosis in Patients with Pulmonary Pathology and Lung Transplantation
1.8. Infection by Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria in Immunocompromised Patients
1.9. Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections in Patients with Pulmonary Pathology and Lung Transplantation
1.10. Managing Latent Tuberculosis in Immunocompromised Patients

Module 2. Mycobacterial Infections in VIH Patients

2.1. Epidemiology of TB/HIV Co-Infection
2.2. Pulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Patients with >200 LTCD4
2.3. Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Patients with >200 LTCD4
2.4. Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Patients with <200 LTCD4
2.5. Tuberculous Meningitis
2.6. Atypical Mycobacterial Infections in VIH Patients
2.7. Diagnosis of Mycobacterial Infection in HIV Patients
2.8. Treatment of Tuberculosis in HIV Patients
2.9. Treatment of Atypical Mycobacterium Infection in HIV Patients
2.10. Latent Tuberculosis Infection in HIV Patients Treatment

Module 3. Mycobacterial Infections in Pediatrics

3.1. Tuberculosis in Childhood
3.2. Current Problem of Tuberculosis Infection in Childhood
3.3. Clinical Presentation. Classifying Risk Status in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex Infection

3.3.1. Clinical Forms of Tuberculosis Disease
3.3.2. Exposure to Tuberculosis without Infection
3.3.3. Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)
3.3.4. Tuberculous Disease

3.4. Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Pediatrics

3.4.1. Medical History
3.4.2. Immunological Tests
3.4.3. Direct Tests to Identify Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex
3.4.4. X-Ray Tests
3.4.5. Other Diagnostic Tests
3.4.6. Differential Diagnosis

3.5. Treatment of Tuberculosis in Pediatrics

3.5.1. Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)
3.5.2. Tuberculous Disease
3.5.3. Resistant Tuberculosis
3.5.4. Monitoring During Treatment
3.5.5. Other Therapeutic Measures

3.6. Prevention of Tuberculosis in Pediatrics

3.6.1. Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
3.6.2. Vaccines

3.7. Special Tuberculosis Situations in Pediatrics

3.7.1. Immunosuppressed Patients
3.7.2. History of BCG Vaccination
3.7.3. Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
3.7.4. Perinatal Tuberculosis

3.8. Epidemiology of Atypical Mycobacterial Infections in Pediatrics
3.9. Diagnosis of Atypical Mycobacterial Infections in Pediatrics
3.10. Clinical Manifestations and Therapeutic Management of Atypical Mycobacterial Infections in Pediatrics

3.10.1. Lymphadenitis
3.10.2. Pulmonary Infections
3.10.3. Disseminated disease

Expand your knowledge in the care and treatment of pediatric patients with atypical mycobacterial infections"