[Principles of drug therapy in urogenital tuberculosis]

Every case of tuberculosis must be treated with drugs, especially before and after operative interventions. The therapeutic regimen consists of four different drugs, always including Isoniazid and Rifampicin. The length of treatment should be 7-12 months depending on the type of medication used. Most important for a successful treatment is the isolation of the mycobacterium before starting therapy according to the sensitivity testing. The effectiveness of therapy has to be controlled monthly by bacteriologic examinations. During the whole period regular examinations of the patient are necessary for the early detection of side effects.