Release Date: 2024-03-25
Tuberculosis: Treatment
Ozlem Abakay (Author), Menduh Oruc (Author)
Release Date: 2024-03-25
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is transmitted by inhalation of droplets. Medication is the main component of TB treatment. When starting tuberculosis treatment, first a case definition is made and the treatment regimen is determined. The treatment regimen consists of two periods: an initial period and a maintenance period. [...]
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| Work Type | Book Chapter |
|---|---|
| Published in | Thoracic Infections |
| First Page | 31 |
| Last Page | 37 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053358930.4 |
| Page Count | 7 |
| Copyright Holder | Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri |
| License | https://nobelpub.com/publish-with-us/copyright-and-licensing |
When starting tuberculosis treatment, first a case definition is made and the treatment regimen is determined. The treatment regimen consists of two periods: an initial period and a maintenance period. First-generation medications used in TB treatment: Isoniazid (INH), Rifampicin (RIF), pyrazinamide (PZA), ethambutol (EMB) and streptomycin. Secondary medications used in the treatment of resistant TB. Treatment success rate increases with directly observed treatment.
Ozlem Abakay (Author)
Associate Professor, Diyar Life Hospital
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0021-9670
3Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozlem Abakay is a scientist with a professional career spanning over twenty years and original contributions in the field of medical application of pulmonology. His work has led to the publication of more than 85 research articles, oral and poster presentations, and reviews. He is currently working at Private Diyarlife Dagkapi Hospital, in the Department of Chest Diseases. His special interests are thoracic infections and tuberculosis.
Menduh Oruc (Author)
Associate Professor, Dicle University
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5778-385X
3Menduh ORUÇ completed his undergraduate education at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine between 1996-2001 and his thoracic surgery specialization at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine between 2004-2009. He started his academic career as an assistant professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 2013. He received the title of associate professor in 2019 and still continues as an academic staff member at the same university. Dr.Menduh ORUÇ is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association, Turkish Thoracic Association, Turkish Respiratory Research Association, Turkish Lung Cancers Association, Turkish Pulmonary Hydatidology Association and EACTS. Skills:He plays chess well, speaks Turkish at a very good level, as well as English at an intermediate level.Apart from these, he focuses on agriculture and plants as a hobby.
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