Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistance pattern against first-line drugs in patients from urban area

Conclusion Our study confirms that drug resistance, including MDR, observed against all first-line TB drugs was a real threat in the management of TB infection in Indonesia. The resistance pattern identified in this study could assist clinicians in providing appropriate treatment regimen to TB patients and improve their clinical outcome.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research