How long does tuberculosis need to be treated in the initial stage

TB diagnosis generally requires treatment for about six months. The initial treatment course is six months, divided into two months of intensive period plus four months of consolidation period. Intensive period is generally selected isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide combination therapy; two months after the intensive period, stop ethambutol and pyrazinamide, direct combination with isoniazid, rifampicin to continue consolidation for four months. In the anti-tuberculosis period, to closely observe the adverse reactions of drugs. For example, liver and kidney damage, gastrointestinal reactions, etc. Therefore, regular reexamination of liver and kidney function, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood routine and chest radiograph. If drug-induced liver damage is shown, active treatment of liver protection and liver protection should be given, and anti-tuberculosis treatment should be adjusted if necessary.