A healthcare worker develops fever, night sweats, and cough. Sputum shows acid-fast bacilli. What is the next diagnostic test?
AGram stain
BSerology for TB
CNAAT for TB
DSputum culture
According to DOTS-PLUS guidelines 2013, which of the following statements about the treatment of multidrug-resistant TB is incorrect?
ATotal duration 24-27 months
BIntensive phase 6-9 months
CContinuation phase - 2 drugs
DIntensive phase - 6 drugs
A patient with pulmonary tuberculosis, who is receiving anti-tuberculosis therapy consisting of rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide, should be advised to take which of the following supplements?
ANiacin
BRiboflavin
CPyridoxine
DThiamine
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