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RNTCP LATEST CHANGES 2011





salient points


1.Now only 2 categories are included,third one is removed.....ie.CAT I and CAT II
CAT I : New cases irrespective if their status
CAT II : Previously Treated case with Treatment Failure


2.Sputum samples collected are only "2"


if one of two samples is positive then it is sputum smear positive
Cough for even 1 day duration should be screened for TB


XDR TB includes resistance to INH+Rifampicin+Injectables+Flouroquinolones




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