Prevalence and associated factors of delayed sputum smear conversion in patients treated for smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis: A retrospective follow up study in Sabah, Malaysia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282733
Abstract: Introduction Tuberculosis remains a major health problem globally and in Malaysia, particularly in the state of Sabah. Delayed sputum conversion is associated with treatment failure, drug-resistant tuberculosis and mortality. We aimed to determine the prevalence… read more here.
Keywords: tuberculosis; conversion; delayed sputum; smear positive ... See more keywords
Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Delayed Sputum Smear Conversion in Malaysian Aborigines with Smear-Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042365
Abstract: Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious public health challenge despite enormous eradication efforts. Indigenous groups worldwide have a higher TB incidence and associated delayed sputum–smear conversion. The aim of this case–control study was to determine… read more here.
Keywords: malaysian aborigines; sputum smear; smear conversion; delayed sputum ... See more keywords