By ULY CLINIC

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DRUG RESISTANCE TUBERCULOSIS (DR-TB)

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Introduction

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It is a laboratory diagnosis confirmed after testing Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains for resistance using rapid genotypic tests (gene-expert) or conventional phenotypic culture and DST. 

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Diagnostic Criteria

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The features are the same as sensitive tuberculosis but patient’s shows resistance to the first line treatments.  

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Pharmacological Treatment

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When you diagnose MDR TB communicate with DTLC for initiation of treatments.    

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Treatment for Drug Resistance Tuberculosis