The Appropriate DOTS Regimen Greatly Reduces the Disabilities in Polyarticular EPTB

The Appropriate DOTS Regimen Greatly Reduces the Disabilities in Polyarticular EPTB

The placement of cases of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB) on the appropriate Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) regimen remains a problematic issue in India and often, consultants delay this, leading to significant avoidable pain, discomfort and reduction in the quality of life o...

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Main Authors: Arvnd S. Pandey, Ashish Surana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
polyarticular tuberculosis
eptb
dots regimen
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/2813/27%20-%204317_PF1(M)_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(M)_PF1(T)_FA(T).pdf
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Summary:The placement of cases of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB) on the appropriate Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) regimen remains a problematic issue in India and often, consultants delay this, leading to significant avoidable pain, discomfort and reduction in the quality of life of the patients. In contrast, a prompt institution of the DOTS regimen can regress such problems, even at a delayed stage. The following case report on polyarticular tuberculosis which involved the bilateral knee and ankle joints without a pulmonary or disseminated form of tuberculosis, amply highlights these facts.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X

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