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For latent TB why are 2 groups of treatment mentioned in UW?
one says INH 9 months + B6
Other says 3-4-6 months
3-INH+Rifapentine
4-INH + 6 mon of Rifampin
6-INH monotherapy
Active TB = 2 mon Rifampin - INH + Pyrizimamide + Ethambutol then 4 mon INH
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LATENT TB is Non-Infectious so patient can go back to work.
LATENT: if patient is allergic to INH or some contraindication: give Rifampin x 4 months
LATENT: Regular pt: INH + b6 for 9 months
TB meningitis: (RIP + floroquinolone x 2 months) + ( INH/Rifampin for 9-12 months) + (8 weeks steroids)
Active TB: (RIPE x 2 months) + INH/b6 for 4 months
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so what the UW mentioned for latent TB, the longer version of treatment, is that for TB patients with meningitis or CI?
****Other says 3-4-6 months
3-INH+Rifapentine
4-INH + 6 mon of Rifampin
6-INH monotherapy