Comprehensive treatment of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis

Authors :: Mitnick, Carole D.
Shin, Sonya S.
Seung, Kwonjune J.
Rich, Michael L.
Atwood, Sidney S.
Furin, Jennifer J.
Fitzmaurice, Garrett M.
Viru, Felix A. Alcantara
Appleton, Sasha C.
Bayona, Jaime N.
Bonilla, Cesar A.
Chalco, Katiuska
Choi, Sharon
Franke, Molly F.
Fraser, Hamish S.F.
Guerra, Dalia
Hurtado, Rocio M.
Jazayeri, Darius
Joseph, Keith
Llaro, Karim
Mestanza, Lorena
Mukherjee, Joia S.
Munoz, Maribel
Palacios, Eda
Sanchez, Epifanio
Sloutsky, Alexander
Becerra, Mercedes C.
Source :: The New England Journal of Medicine. August 7, 2008, Vol. 359 Issue 6, p563, 12 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: A study was conducted to evaluate the comprehensive treatment outcomes for patients with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. Results indicated that extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in HIV-negative patients can be cured through outpatient treatment.

Subjects :: Tuberculosis -- Diagnosis
Tuberculosis -- Risk factors
Tuberculosis -- Care and treatment
Tuberculosis -- Patient outcomes
Ambulatory medical care -- Services

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