Intermittent short course therapy for pediatric tuberculosis.
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چکیده
We conducted this study to assess the efficacy of intermittent short course therapy in all forms of pediatric tuberculosis using a coordinated approach with Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP). Sixty five children were treated using RNTCP protocols with some modifications, such as dose adjustments or prolongation of treatment in selected children. Overall response rate was 95%(pulmonary 94% and extra pulmonary 97%). There was one case with possible relapse. With dynamic inputs from both the treating pediatrician and personnel from Directly Observed Treatment Short course (DOTS) centers, we could successfully implement RNTCP protocols in childhood tuberculosis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 47 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010