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  • 22/01/2025

Question

I'm trying to understand the difference between DOTS and ATT. Are these two distinct methods for treating extrapulmonary tuberculosis? I've heard a bit about them, but I'm not sure how they differ or which might be more suitable. Could you help clarify this for me?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

DOTS is directly obseved therapy shortcourse,ATT is anti tubercular therapy.DOTS is free of cost,has fewer side-effects,and used for severe tb treatment. ATT has treatment failure and relapse and has increased side -effects compared to dots.

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 14 days ago

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