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Prevention of Drug-resistance
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There are five principal ways to prevent Drug-resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) as given in the figure below.
Figure: Five Principal Ways to Prevent DR-TB; Source: Guideline for PMDT in India, 2021.
- Drug resistance cannot be prevented by mere diagnosis and treatment of DR-TB.
- Basic TB diagnostic and treatment services should receive priority for prevention of drug resistance.
- Systems for early detection and treatment of DR-TB should be integrated into the existing TB services and the general health system.
- Healthcare facilities and congregate settings should be provided with proper infection control measures.
- Transmission should be prevented by addressing non-specific determinants like access to care, comorbidities and awareness.
Resources
- Guidelines for PMDT in India, 2021.
- Companion Handbook to the WHO Guidelines for the Programmatic Management of Drug-resistant Tuberculosis.
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