Telomere length and mitochondrial DNA copy number in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2021.102144
Abstract: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a severe disease that requires prolonged chemotherapy and is associated with an increased probability of treatment failure and death. MDR-TB is a state of heightened oxidative stress and inflammation, which… read more here.
Keywords: mdr; telomere length; mdr patients; tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Frequency and characteristics of TB relapses
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DOI: 10.1183/1393003.congress-2017.oa2895
Abstract: Introduction: Orel oblast, Russia, as a WHO pilot region implemented regional TB Control programme in 1999-2013. In 2002 -2014 the region provided treatment of 4532 non-MDR-TB patients and 633 MDR-TB patients. Treatment success rate for… read more here.
Keywords: non mdr; mdr; frequency; treatment ... See more keywords
Linezolid Experience Among MDR-TB Patients in Mumbai
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DOI: 10.1183/1393003.congress-2017.pa3486
Abstract: Background: India has 25% of the world’s tuberculosis. Mumbai is home to 12% of India’s cases that are resistant to rifampin and isoniazid (MDR-TB), but they are often resistant to standard treatment. Linezolid (LZD) resistance… read more here.
Keywords: experience among; culture conversion; lzd; mdr patients ... See more keywords
Survival analysis of time to cure on multi-drug resistance tuberculosis patients in Amhara region, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6500-3
Abstract: BackgroundMultidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is caused by bacteria that are resistant to the most effective anti-tuberculosis drug. The MDR-TB is an increasing global problem and the spread of MDR-TB has different recovery time for different patients.… read more here.
Keywords: mdr; recovery time; time; mdr patients ... See more keywords
Weight variation increases the risk of death during the intensive phase of treatment among MDR-TB patients: A retrospective study
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DOI: 10.12669/pjms.39.4.7025
Abstract: Objective: To estimate the predictors of death during intensive phase of Multidrug resistant tuberculosis treatment according to the weight of patients at the time of diagnosed. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at three public… read more here.
Keywords: phase treatment; death; intensive phase; mdr patients ... See more keywords
Is hypothyroidism rare in multidrug resistance tuberculosis patients on treatment? A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218487
Abstract: Background Hypothyroidism is one of the adverse drug reactions that associated with Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) medications. Extremely variable magnitude of hypothyroidism in MDR-TB patients has been reported from different parts of the world. However,… read more here.
Keywords: hypothyroidism; patients treatment; treatment; mdr patients ... See more keywords
A Score to Predict the Risk of Major Adverse Drug Reactions Among Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in Southern Ethiopia, 2014–2019
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s351076
Abstract: Background Adverse events (AE) contribute to poor drug adherence and withdrawal, which contribute to a low treatment success rate. AE are commonly reported among multi-drug resistance tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients in Ethiopia. However, predictors of AE… read more here.
Keywords: southern ethiopia; among multi; score; risk ... See more keywords