A very much publicized treatment method "DOTS" is being adopted for the cure of
A
Dimentia
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B
Tetanus
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C
Tuberculosis
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D
Sexually transmitted disease
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Solution
The correct option is C Tuberculosis DOTS stands for directly observed treatment, short-course. It is the name given to the tuberculosis control strategy recommended by the WHO. It has 5 main components as
Govt commitment
Case detection by sputum smear microscopy
Standardization treatment regimen directly of 6-8 months observed
A drug supply
A standardized recording and reporting system that allows assessment of treatment results.