WHO Categories of PTB Category I Category II Category III

Signs & Symptoms Sputum examination (+)/(+) (+)/(-) 3x (+)/(+) (+)/(-) 3x

Diagnosis Far Advanced PTB FAPTB who has started treatment but prematurely stopped Relapse PTB Re-treatment Minimal PTB

Chest x-ray result Extensive pulmonary infiltration Minimal pulmonary infiltration

Treatment 6 months regimen 8 months regimen 4 months regimen

Treatment Schedule 1st 2 months: RIPE Last 4 months: RI *E given once a day 1st 2 months: RIPES 3rd month: RIPE 4-8th month: RIE 1st 2 months: RIP Last 2 months: RI For SCC Treatment: 2 months RIP 4 months RI