Multidrug resistance in tubercular mediastinal adenopathy diagnosed by endobronchial ultrasound-transbronchial needle aspiration

Conclusion: Such a high percentage of drug-resistant patients is common in tertiary care hospitals; however, similar percentages may be found in other settings as well. Therefore, all efforts should be made to take samples for Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture from the involved nodes before commencing therapy to avoid treatment failures.
Source: Lung India - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research