Pune study shows ‘promising results’ in bid to prevent TB among those at most risk
Post Date:
2023-08-01
Source:
Indian Express
While the outcome data of the study is yet to be officially released, The Indian Express has learnt that the interim results are “promising” and show that a short treatment regimen called “3HP”, which contains the drugs Isoniazid and Rifapentine administered once a week for three months could pave the way forward in successfully preventing TB. Currently, the preventive regimen among high-risk groups and household contacts of TB patients is Isoniazid to be taken daily for six months.
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