Intermittent Short Course Therapy for Pediatric Tuberculosis.
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2010-01
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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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Childhood tuberculosis, Intermittent therapy, RNTCP
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Indumathi K, Prasanna K Kumar, Dinakar Chitra, Shet Anita, Lewin S. Intermittent Short Course Therapy for Pediatric Tuberculosis. Indian Pediatrics. 2010 Jan; 47(1): 93-96.