Question

A 24-year-old man returns from sub-Saharan Africa with fever, night sweats, and a cough lasting 3 weeks. Sputum examination is positive for acid-fast bacilli. According to NICE, what is the standard initial TB treatment regimen?

Accepted Answer

Rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol for 2 months, then rifampicin and isoniazid for 4 months

Answer

Rifampicin and pyrazinamide only

Answer

Isoniazid and rifampicin for 6 months

Answer

Fluoroquinolone-based therapy

Answer

Steroids plus rifampicin

Practice question

A 24-year-old man returns from sub-Saharan Africa with fever, night sweats, and a cough lasting 3 weeks. Sputum examination is positive for acid-fast bacilli. According to NICE, what is the standard initial TB treatment regimen?