new tuberculosis standards

February 2001

The Canadian Lung Assoc just released new tuberculosis standards.

The focus is now on controlling tuberculosis (TB) on a global level...since over 60% of TB patients in Canada are born elsewhere.

Respiratory TB is the most prevalent. Recommend short-course treatments...isoniazid and rifampin for 9 months...or isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide for 6 months.

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