In the MMWR Recommendations and Reports, "Initial Therapy for
Tuberculosis in the Era of Multidrug Resistance, Recommendations of
the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis," dated
May 21, 1993, on page 3, Option 1 in Table 1 should read as
follows: Administer daily INH, RIF, and PZA for 8 weeks followed by
16 weeks of INH and RIF daily or 2-3 times/week *. In areas where
the INH resistance rate is not documented to be less than 4%, EMB
or SM should be added to the initial regimen until susceptibility
to INH and RIF is demonstrated. Continue treatment for at least 6
months and 3 months beyond culture conversion. Consult a TB medical
expert if the patient is symptomatic or smear or culture positive
after 3 months.
In addition, add the following citation to the reference
section:
17. CDC. National action plan to combat multidrug-resistant
tuberculosis. MMWR 1992;41(no. RR-11):1-30.
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