Programmatic Management Of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment

October 1, 2022 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 88 ⚊ BUSINESS

Although early diagnosis and treatment of active TB remain a top priority in India, preventing TB by finding and treating TBI and active case finding (ACF) amongst high-risk groups (HRGs) are extremely important steps towards ending TB. The risk of developing TB disease after TB preventive treatment (TPT) decreases by approximately 60%, and the reduction can be up to 90% among people living with HIV (PLHIV).

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