What does PMDT mean?

The programmatic management of drug-resistant TB (PMDT) can be defined as “all associated functions related to providing services based in the TB strategy in order to achieve the targets set for drug-resistant TB in the Global Plan to Stop TB 2011–2015” (1).

What does MDR TB stand for?

Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB)

What is poly resistance?

Poly-resistance: resistance to more than one first-line anti-TB drug, other than both isoniazid and rifampicin. Multidrug resistance (MDR): resistance to at least both isoniazid and rifampicin.

What is SL LPA?

SECOND-LINE ANTI-TB DRUGS (SL-LPA)

What is MTB in medical term?

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), remains a major threat to the human population, being responsible for ≈2–3 millions deaths every year worldwide (1–3).

What is RIF test?

The Xpert MTB/RIF assay is a new test that is revolutionizing tuberculosis (TB) control by contributing to the rapid diagnosis of TB disease and drug resistance. The test simultaneously detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and resistance to rifampin (RIF) in less than 2 hours.

What are examples of antibiotic resistance?

Examples of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), penicillin-resistant Enterococcus, and multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB), which is resistant to two tuberculosis drugs, isoniazid and rifampicin.

Why LPA test is done?

LPA is a rapid technique based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) that is used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) complex as well as drug sensitivity to rifampicin (RPM) and isoniazid (INH) through the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) of India.

What is DST test for TB?

Drug susceptibility testing (DST) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is generally carried out after a culture is isolated from a clinical specimen. This takes a long time, first to isolate a culture and then to perform drug susceptibility testing (indirect DST).

What if MTB is detected high?

Results that are positive for MTBC and for RIF resistance mean that the bacteria have a high probability of resistance to RIF. This should be confirmed by additional rapid testing.

How long has PMDT been in the business?

Our company has knowledgeable and experienced personnel that utilize the most advanced resources for online testing. Over 25 years of ongoing research and development into power asset condition assessment aids for our wide array of diagnostic and monitoring systems for medium and high voltage substations.

What are the core components of the PMDT?

Core components of PMDT Sustained political; administrative commitment Accurate timely diagnosis through quality ensured culture ; drug susceptibility testing Appropriate treatment using second line drugs under strict supervision Uninterrupted supply of quality ensured anti TB drugs Standardised recording and reporting system 13.

Where can I find PMDT products and services?

Our products and services have been widely adopted by major electric utilities and industrial end users throughout the United States and in a number of countries and regions such as Canada, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, China, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and more.

Is there programmatic management of drug resistant TB ( PMDT )?

Introduction- PMDT • Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant TB • i.e DOTS PLUS in 2007 in 2 states • Program based MDR TB diagnosis, management and treatment • Integrated under RNTCP • Supplementary services under the expanded framework of DOTS • Modest progress made from 07-09 4.