Why is Tuberculosis treated for such a long time (6months-2 years)?
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  • Abigail Jerono

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    To ensure the latent form of the mycobacterium is eradicated fully to prevent relapse.

  • A, Rapid killing of TB bacilli, to produce rapid improvement of the clinical condition of the patients
    B, Prevent the emergency or worsening of drugs... resistance
    C, Prevent the relapse of disease after the completion of therapy and achieve long lasting cure
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  • Because it takes along time for drugs to reach and be incontact with the tuberculous bacteria and malnutrition

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  • To prevent relapse of tubercule baccili

  • To ensure the latent form of the mycobacterium is eradicated fully to prevent relapse.