Isabella has confirmed tuberculosis and is placed on a 6-month treatment regimen. The 6-month regimen consists of:
1. Two months of four-drug therapy (INH, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol) followed by Four months of INH and rifampin
2. Six months of INH with daily pyridoxine throughout therapy
3. Six months of INH, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol
4. Any of the above
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