Antituberculosis drugs and hepatotoxicity among hospitalized patients in Jos, Nigeria

Conclusion Hepatotoxicity due to first-line anti-TBs, whether based on clinical features alone or backed by liver chemistry, is common among hospitalized patients in our environment. Studies to determine the predictors of hepatotoxicity to guide clinical interventions aimed at the prevention or timely identification of cases are needed.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research