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Managing M/XDR-TB during pregnancy involves gestational age-based decisions. For pregnancies ≤ 20 weeks, medical termination may be advised due to severe risks, followed by shorter Bedaquiline-containing MDR/RR-TB regimens.
This content details Public Health Actions (PHA) for TB patients notified from the private sector in India. It emphasizes the need for collaboration to ensure all seven PHA standards are met, including access to correct diagnosis and capacity building for private providers.
Delamanid (Dlm) is used for longer oral MDR/XDR-TB regimens. It is available as 50mg tablets, administered for 24 weeks. Dosage varies by age: 100mg BID for adults/adolescents, 50mg BID for children 6-11 years.
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Managing M/XDR-TB during pregnancy involves gestational age-based decisions. For pregnancies ≤ 20 weeks, medical termination may be advised due to severe risks, followed by shorter Bedaquiline-containing MDR/RR-TB regimens.
This content details Public Health Actions (PHA) for TB patients notified from the private sector in India. It emphasizes the need for collaboration to ensure all seven PHA standards are met, including access to correct diagnosis and capacity building for private providers.
Delamanid (Dlm) is used for longer oral MDR/XDR-TB regimens. It is available as 50mg tablets, administered for 24 weeks. Dosage varies by age: 100mg BID for adults/adolescents, 50mg BID for children 6-11 years.