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Changes in the management of tuberculosis

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There 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.

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Amdekar, Y. Changes in the management of tuberculosis. Indian J Pediatr 76, 739–742 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-009-0164-4

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