Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:tuberculosis_control_strategy
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:DOTS
gptkbp:appliesTo over 180 countries
gptkbp:component regular drug supply
standardized short-course chemotherapy
systematic monitoring and accountability
direct observation of therapy
government commitment
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:effect increased TB cure rates globally
gptkbp:focusesOn ensuring patients take medication under supervision
gptkbp:goal improve tuberculosis cure rates
prevent drug resistance
gptkbp:introducedIn 1994
gptkbp:recommendation gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:relatedTo public health
infectious disease control
gptkbp:usedFor tuberculosis treatment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TB_control_program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS)