MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new interim guidance for a 4-month treatment regimen to treat drug-susceptible TB disease that is as effective as the standard 6-month regimen for TB treatment.

Detailed explanation-2: -At least 5 of 7 weekly doses should be administered under direct observation. Directly observed therapy means that a healthcare worker watches the TB patient swallow each dose of the prescribed drugs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Not taking your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor can lead to the TB bacteria becoming resistant to the medication. Take the medication as a single dose every day, at about the same time and for the required period as directed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Regimens for treating TB disease have an intensive phase of 2 months, followed by a continuation phase of either 4 or 7 months.