Adverse reactions among patients being treated for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Egypt from July 2006 to January 2009

Conclusion The most common type of resistance was acquired resistance, There was a relation between both tobacco smoking and drug addiction, and MDR TB, The most common side effect of anti TB drugs was GIT manifestations and the least complication was dizziness. Adverse reactions did not negatively impact treatment outcome among individuals who were adherent to treatment.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research