To overcome drug resistance during long antibacterial treatment of tuberculosis the following should consist of the following steps EXCEPT

A. Applying D.D.T. (Direct Decision Therapy) on the skin to lower incidence of infection
B. Initial multidrug (3) to be tapered to two drugs
C. Reference to latest bulletins regarding drug resistance issued by the CDC or FDA
D. Applying D.O.T. (Direct observation therapy)


Ans: A. Applying D.D.T. (Direct Decision Therapy) on the skin to lower incidence of infection

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