Amdekar, Yeshwant2012-10-222012-10-222009-07Amdekar Yeshwant. Changes in the management of tuberculosis. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2009 Jul; 76(7): 739-742.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/142328There has been significant change in management of tuberculosis ever since pre-chemotherapeutic era to the present day RNTCP protocol based on specific disease catrogies. This has been based on knowledge of rational use of anti-TB drugs. DOTS has added new dimensions to TB control program. Public-private partership will foster the way ahead for better outcome, only if every physician follows management protocol.enRational anti-TB therapyRNTCP protocolAdolescentAntitubercular Agents --therapeutic useChildChild, PreschoolCommunicable Disease Control --trendsDirectly Observed Therapy --methodsDisease ManagementFemaleForecastingHumansIndiaNational Health ProgramsPrevalenceTuberculosis --diagnosisTuberculosis --drug therapyTuberculosis --epidemiologyMaleArticle