Under the revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme, schedule of treatment for category I patients is -: (A) 2 (HRZE)3 + 4(HR)3, (B) 2 HRZE+ 4 HRE, (C) 2(HRZES)3 + 1(HRZE)3 + 5(HRE)3, (D) 2(HRZ)3 + 4 (HR)3
Answer is B. In RNTCP , the principle of treatment for TB with daily regimen is to administer daily fixed dose combinations of first line anti tuberculosis drugs in appropriate weight brands. New :- 2HRZE + 4 HRE Previously treated : - (2 HRZES + 1 HRZE) + 5 HRE Reference; Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no. 199