Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopian settings and its association with previous antituberculosis treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion The MDR-TB prevalence remains high, especially in previously treated TB cases. Previous TB treatment was the most powerful predictor for MDR-MTB infection. Hence, strict compliance with anti-TB regimens and improving case detection rate are urgently needed to tackle the problem.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research