Phase of TB treatment after the initial phase during which the TB patient takes fewer drugs either daily or intermittently. The continuation phase of the New patient regimen lasts 4 months; the continuation phase of the Retreatment regimen lasts 5 months. The continuation-phase regimen is intended to eliminate remaining tubercle bacilli and prevent relapse

Phase of TB treatment after the initial phase. The continuation phase usually lasts 4–6 months, during which the TB patient takes fewer drugs either daily or intermittently. The continuation-phase regimen is intended to eliminate remaining tubercle bacilli and prevent relapse

Phase of TB treatment after the intensive phase. The continuation phase for RR/MDR-TB patients generally starts after no less than 8 months of treatment with the injectable agent; the injectable agent is generally administered for at least four months past culture conversion. This phase usually lasts for at least 12 months past culture conversion