CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How long does an infected person with TB, need to take there medications for?
A
7-14 Days
B
6-9 Months
C
3-4 Months
D
20-30 Days
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most people with TB disease will need to take TB medicine for at least 6 months to be cured.

Detailed explanation-2: -If you have an active TB disease you will probably be treated with a combination of antibacterial medications for a period of six to 12 months.

Detailed explanation-3: -With TB disease: You will need to take TB medicine for at least 2 to 3 weeks before you can no longer spread TB germs to other people. Even if you start to feel better, you will need to stay on medicine to be cured. You will need to take several kinds of pills for at least 6 months.

Detailed explanation-4: -Isoniazid: 9-month Regimen. A 9-month INH regimen is considered optimal treatment. In order to be considered adequate treatment, the patient must receive a minimum of 270 doses administered within 12 months.

Detailed explanation-5: -Once your course of treatment is finished, you may have tests to make sure you are clear of TB. You might need more treatment if tests show there is still TB bacteria in your body, but most people will get the all-clear. Your treatment will not be stopped until you are cured.

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