Abstract

With the advent of modern treatment for tu­ berculosis, control of this disease has become a matter of solving human rather than technical problems. As a result, the ultimate goal of eradi­ cation or, at least, a drastic reduction of tuber­ culosis is now possible. However, if the modern antituberculosis drugs are to achieve this end throughout the nation by provision of maximal benefits for tuberculous patients and public alike, there is need for increased understanding of the roles of both patients and medical pro­ fessionals in all phases of tuberculosis manage­ ment. Furthermore, as tuberculosis becomes increasingly localized in the general population, improvement of existing control systems must be directed toward nonhospitalized patients, par­

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