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.

  • Because it takes along time for drugs to reach and be incontact with the tuberculous bacteria and malnutrition

  • To prevent relapse of tubercule baccili

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