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What’s the mangemant of TB
What’s the mangemant of TB
The treatment of TB is based on the principle of an initial intensive phase to reduce the bacterial population rapidly, followed by a continuation phase to destroy any remaining bacteria
Standard treatment involves 6 months' treatment with isoniazid and rifampicin, supplemented in the first 2 months with pyrazinamide and ethambutol.
patients can be assumed to be non-infectious after 2 weeks of appropriate therapy.
Definition of bronchiectasis?
Definition of bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis means abnormal dilatation of the bronchi. Chronic suppurative airway infection with sputum production, progressive scarring and lung damage occur, whatever the cause.
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TB Treatment Phases
TB Treatment Phases
The treatment of tuberculosis (TB) involves two phases: an initial intensive phase to rapidly reduce the bacterial population, followed by a continuation phase to eradicate any remaining bacteria. This standard treatment regimen typically lasts 6 months and involves medications like isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol. Patients are generally considered non-infectious after 2 weeks of consistent therapy.
