Which component of the DOTS (Directly Observed Therapy, Short-course) strategy is considered most critical for successful TB control programmes?...

Question

Which component of the DOTS (Directly Observed Therapy, Short-course) strategy is considered most critical for successful TB control programmes?

Accepted Answer

Government commitment and sustained financing

Answer

Universal BCG vaccination at birth

Answer

Use of fluoroquinolone-based regimens

Answer

Mass screening with tuberculin skin testing

Answer

Routine drug susceptibility testing of all new cases

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): DOTS Strategy