Impact of examining only one specimen instead of two for culture during follow-up of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients, India, 2008–09.

*These are the results of follow-up culture examinations starting from month 1 to month 29 as applicable. 1 indicates culture positive result, 0 indicates culture negative result and “–” indicates either follow-up not done or not applicable; 1 indicates positive culture results which would have been missed if only one specimen had been examined.**Would have missed extending Intensive phase of treatment by one month.