Dosing Schedules of 6-Month Regimens and Relapse for Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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Authors

Kwok Chiu Chang · Department of Health

Chi Chiu Leung · Department of Health

Wing Wai Yew · Department of Health

Shiu Lun Chan · Department of Health

Cheuk Ming Tam · Department of Health

Abstract

Cavitary tuberculosis is best treated with 6-mo regimens comprising daily IP and thrice-weekly CP, which may be extended when 2-mo culture is positive.

Topics & Keywords

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 174, Issue 10, pp. 1153-1158

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200605-637oc

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