A 25-year-old female has been diagnosed to be suffering fromtuberculosis categorized as Category II (Sputum+ve relapse). The treatment regimen recommended under DOTS is

A 25-year-old female has been diagnosed to be suffering fromtuberculosis categorized as Category II (Sputum+ve relapse). The treatment regimen recommended under DOTS is –

A. 2 (HRZE)3 + 5 (HR)3

B. 2 (HRSZE)3 + (HRZE)3 + 5 (HR)3

C. 3 (HRZE)3 + 2 (HRE)3 + 4 (HR)3

D. 3 (HRSZE)3 + 1 (HRZE)3 + 6 (HRE)3

Correct Answer: 2 (HRSZE)3 + (HRZE)3 + 5 (HR)3

Description: - category II include sputum smear positive relapse, sputum smear positive failure and sputum smear positive treatment after default patients. - the treatment regimen for category II of DOTS is 2 (HRSZE)3 + (HRZE)3 + 5 (HR)3. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:188 <p>

Category: Social & Preventive Medicine

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