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id15 - shuun - ArchivalUser - 07-15-2009
TB
Exposed child less than 5years old with negative PPD...what is the next step ?.
0 - ArchivalUser - 07-15-2009
Give INH for 3 months and check PPD again after 3months. If PPD is negative, then stop the treatment but if PPD is positive, continue INH for another 6months.
0 - ArchivalUser - 07-15-2009
to copy:
for what reason INH? PPD neg - do you have to treat?
0 - ArchivalUser - 07-15-2009
wouldnt u just check the ppd in three months after the first ppd?
0 - ArchivalUser - 07-15-2009
INH for 3months....copy..... ur right.