Indumathi, KPrasanna, K KumarDinakar, ChitraShet, AnitaLewin, S2015-12-172015-12-172010-01Indumathi 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.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/168389We 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.enChildhood tuberculosisIntermittent therapyRNTCPArticle