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DOTS (Directly Observed Therapy, Short Course)

DOTS is the World Health Organization-recommended TB control strategy, which combines five major elements: political commitment, sputum smear microscopy services, uninterrupted drug supplies, recording and reporting systems, and direct observation of treatment.

Sourcehttp://www.searo.who.int/tb/topics/what_dots/en/