Treatment of Disseminated Tuberculosis — Extended Regimen Protocol
Disseminated tuberculosis calls for a treatment approach that goes beyond the standard protocol applied to uncomplicated pulmonary TB. An extended regimen is specifically recommended for this presentation.
Extended treatment regimens are recommended for disseminated TB — a distinct clinical indication that sets it apart from shorter courses used in other TB presentations.
Treatment approach
Management follows a structured extended course divided into an intensive phase and a continuation phase. The specific agents, criteria for drug selection, and sequencing across both phases are detailed in the full protocol …
References
- Standard treatment is extended to 12 months (2HRZ[E]/10HR).
- Extended treatment regimens are recommended for disseminated TB, CNS TB, or smear positive pulmonary TB with extensive cavitation.
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