Baseline Predictors of Treatment Outcomes in Children With Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Conclusions. High cure rates can be achieved in children with MDR tuberculosis using tailored regimens containing second-line drugs. However, children faced significantly higher risk of death or treatment failure if they had severe disease or were underweight. These findings highlight the need for early interventions that can improve treatment outcomes for children with MDR tuberculosis.

Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - September 25, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chiang, S. S., Starke, J. R., Miller, A. C., Cruz, A. T., Del Castillo, H., Valdivia, W. J., Tunque, G., Garcia, F., Contreras, C., Lecca, L., Alarcon, V. A., Becerra, M. C. Tags: ARTICLES AND COMMENTARIES Source Type: research