Why is priority given to detection and cure of sputum smear positive cases?
Sputum smear positive cases of pulmonary TB are the main sources of transmission of infection. They are responsible for almost 95% of the transmission of infection in the community. They also suffer from more extensive disease and thus are at higher risk of dying. If not treated properly they become the sources of drug resistant bacilli.
Ans: Sputum smear positive cases of pulmonary TB are the main sources of transmission of infection. They are responsible for almost 95% of the transmission of infection in the community. They also suffer from more extensive disease and thus are at higher risk of dying. If not treated properly they become the sources of drug resistant bacilli.
