As per WHO guidelines, treatment of failure or relapse
(category II) patients of smear positive pulmonary
tuberculosis differs from that of new cases in the
following respect(s):
A. All 5 first line antitubercular drugs are given
in the initial intensive phase
B. Duration of intensive phase is increased to 5
months
C. Three drugs (HRE) are given in the
continuation phase instead of two (HR)
D. Both 'A' and 'C'
(category II) patients of smear positive pulmonary
tuberculosis differs from that of new cases in the
following respect(s):
A. All 5 first line antitubercular drugs are given
in the initial intensive phase
B. Duration of intensive phase is increased to 5
months
C. Three drugs (HRE) are given in the
continuation phase instead of two (HR)
D. Both 'A' and 'C'