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  • Title: [Short-course chemotherapy of tuberculosis with pyrazinamide].
    Author: Asai S, Futsuki Y, Tomari S, Araki J.
    Journal: Nihon Rinsho; 1998 Dec; 56(12):3087-90. PubMed ID: 9883615.
    Abstract:
    A 6-month regimen consisting of isoniazid (INH. 0.3-0.5 g).rifampicin (RFP. 0.3-0.45 g).pyrazinamide (PZA. 1.2-2.0 g) and streptomycin (SM. 0.75 g) or ethambutol (EB. 0.75-1.0 g) given for 2 month followed by isoniazid and rifampicin for 4 month is the preferred treatment for patients with fully susceptible organism, who adhere to treatment. Consideration should be given to treating all patients with directly observed treatment.
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