| Literature DB >> 31731984 |
Sundari R Mase1, Terence Chorba2.
Abstract
The treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is complicated and has evolved significantly in the past decade with the advent of rapid molecular tests and updated evidence-based guidelines of the World Health Organization and other organizations. The latest recommendations incorporate the use of new drugs and regimens that maximize efficacy and minimize toxicity to improve treatment outcomes for the patients. This article provides an overview of the latest published strategies for clinical and programmatic management of drug-resistant TB.Entities:
Keywords: Adverse drug reactions; Drug resistance; Management; Regimen; Treatment; Tuberculosis
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31731984 PMCID: PMC7000172 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2019.08.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Chest Med ISSN: 0272-5231 Impact factor: 2.878