MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Taking medication for 6 months is the best way to ensure the TB bacteria are killed. If you stop taking your antibiotics before you complete the course or you skip a dose, the TB infection may become resistant to the antibiotics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most people with TB disease will need to take TB medicine for at least 6 months to be cured. Who is at risk for developing TB Disease? Those with medical conditions that weaken the immune system including: HIV infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -One exception to this general approach are contacts to cases of MDR-TB who have LTBI and are not treated. These individuals should be evaluated with a chest x-ray and symptom review every 3 to 6 months for at least two years.

Detailed explanation-4: -How Is Active TB Treated? 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. The most common treatment for active TB is isoniazid INH in combination with three other drugs-rifampin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol.