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All are true about DOTS, EXCEPT:

A
Continuation phase drugs are given in a multi-blister combipack
B
Medication is to be taken in presence of a health worker
C
Alternate day treatment
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Sho Course Chemotherapy): is a community based tuberculosis treatment and care strategy which combines the benefit of supervised treatment and the benefits of community based care and suppo. All the drugs are to be taken on alternate days. Continuation phase drugs are given in a combipack. Ref: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine By K.Park, 18th Edition, Page 336.

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