title: The Appropriate DOTS Regimen Greatly Reduces the Disabilities in Polyarticular EPTB.
abstract: The placement of cases of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB) on the appropriate Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) regimen remains a problematic issue in India and often, consultants delay this, leading to significant avoidable pain, discomfort and reduction in the quality of life of the patients. In contrast, a prompt institution of the DOTS regimen can regress such problems, even at a delayed stage. The following case report on polyarticular tuberculosis which involved the bilateral knee and ankle joints without a pulmonary or disseminated form of tuberculosis, amply highlights these facts.
authors: Professor & Head, Department of TB & Respiratory Medicine, Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research (SMIMER) , Surat, India .
authors: Arvnd S
authors: AS
authors: Pandey
authors: Ashish
authors: A
authors: Surana
keywords: Dots Regimen; EPTB; Polyarticular Tuberculosis
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