Question

A 30-year-old man has a 3-month history of night sweats, weight loss, and a chronic cough. Sputum smear is positive for acid-fast bacilli. According to UK guidelines, what is the standard initial treatment regimen?

Accepted Answer

2 months HRZE, then 4 months HR

Answer

2 months HRE, then 4 months HRZ

Answer

6 months HRZE

Answer

4 months HRZE, then 2 months HR

Answer

2 months HR, then 4 months HZE

Practice question

A 30-year-old man has a 3-month history of night sweats, weight loss, and a chronic cough. Sputum smear is positive for acid-fast bacilli. According to UK guidelines, what is the standard initial treatment regimen?