There are four objectives in treating TB disease:
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Achieving rapid killing of TB bacilli to produce rapid improvement in clinical condition, prevent TB-related morbidity and death and prevent further transmission;
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preventing the emergence or worsening of drug resistance;
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preventing relapse of disease and achieving long-lasting cure; and
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optimizing long-term health by ensuring linkage to care for treatment of co-morbidities, and helping mitigate social and economic vulnerability.
These objectives should be addressed through comprehensive, patient-centred care and targeted drug therapy.
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