Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134019192
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 3CCS

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To determine:

The issues that should be considered to determine the drug therapy for the baby.

Case summary:

In the given scenario an infant boy diagnosed with TB started to have seizures. Doctors analyzed that he could have contracted either of the two strains of TB. Doctors have to decide whether he contracted drug-susceptible strain of TB or a strain that was resistant to multi-drug-resistant strain of TB (MDR-TB).

(2)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The treatment used for the infant.

Case summary:

In the given scenario the infant boy who started to have seizures when brought to the hospital, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Doctors are confused whether the boy should treated for normal form of TB using less stressful drug concentration or for multiple-drug resistant strains of TB(MDR-TB) using cocktail of drugs for seven to five days that would have multiple side effects.

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