Revised Tuberculosis Treatment Guidelines-2003

Author: Texas Department of State Health ServicesTexas Department of State Health ServicesTexas Center for Infectious Disease
Publication Date: 2003
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Poster
Language: English

Abstract

This poster serves as a quick reference to the Revised Treatment of Tuberculosis Guidelines published in February 2003 by the American Thoracic Society, CDC, and the Infectious Disease Society of America. It contains information on treatment during the initial and continuation dosing phases, the range of total doses and the rating, information on PZA and ethambutol dosing, dosing recommendations for adult patients with reduced renal function as well as for those receiving hemodialysis, and information on how to monitor those patients.

Publisher:

Texas Department of State Health ServicesTexas Department of State Health ServicesTexas Center for Infectious Disease

Audience(s):

Health Professionals

Topic:

Case Management, Treatment Guidelines Materials, TB Treatment, Treatment- Medication Information

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