Abstract: Objective To evaluate the outcomes of new smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients under extensively directly observed treatment. Methods To summarize and analyze the data of 750 new smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients about their chemotherapy regimen,the management administration,sputum smear examination and the treatment outcome. Result During 1985—1989,the traditional 12-month regimen was used,83.7% of patients received DOT,and the cure rate was 84.3% according to cohort analysis.6-month regimen of HRZS was recommended since 1990,more than 95.7% of patients received DOTS,and the cure rate was above 93.2%. Conclusion In urban area,bringing the tuberculosis control into the primary health care,and implementing extensively directly observed treatment were the most effective measures for tuberculosis control.

Key words: Pulmonary tuberculosis/prevention and control, Primary health care