Addition of pyrazinamide and ethambutol for the first
two months to the isoniazid + rifampin therapy of
tuberculosis serves the following purpose(s):
A. Reduces the total duration of therapy to 6
months
B. Produces more rapid sputum conversion
C. Permits reduction of rifampin dose
D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct

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Answer :

D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correc

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