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A very much publicized treatment method "DOTS" is being adopted for the cure of

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Dimentia
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Tetanus
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Tuberculosis
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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.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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