Factors associated with treatment success and death in cases with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Bulgaria, 2009–2010

Discussion and conclusions Most MDR-TB patients in this first treatment cohort using WHO-recommended norms had advanced disease explaining the high mortality and low success. Early, adequate treatment of MDR-TB patients can improve outcomes and avert transmission.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research