Tuberculosis

Question 1

What is the treatment for managing latent TB in all age groups?

Answer 1

3 months of isoniazid (with pyridoxine) and rifampicin or

6 months of isoniazid (with pyridoxine).

Question 2

What is the treatment for active TB in all groups?

Answer 2

isoniazid (with pyridoxine), rifampicin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol for 2 months then

isoniazid (with pyridoxine) and rifampicin for a further 4 months.

Question 3

What vaccine is used to protect against tuberculosis?

Answer 3

BCG vaccine