Comparison of the validity of smear and culture conversion as a prognostic marker of treatment outcome in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197880
Abstract: Background The World Health Organization (WHO) has conditionally recommended the use of sputum smear microscopy and culture examination for the monitoring of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment. We aimed to assess and compare the validity of… read more here.
Keywords: smear conversion; treatment; smear culture; conversion ... See more keywords
Alcohol drinking delays the rate of sputum smear conversion among DR-TB patients in northwest Ethiopia; A retrospective follow-up study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264852
Abstract: Background Sputum smear microscopy is simple and feasible technique to assess the presence of acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in the respiratory tract of patients with Drug Resistance Tuberculosis (DR-TB). Conversion of sputum smear from positive to… read more here.
Keywords: sputum smear; smear conversion; conversion; among patients ... See more keywords
Sputum smear conversion and treatment outcomes among drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis patients in eastern Ethiopia: A 9-years data analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1007757
Abstract: Background Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) has become a public health problem throughout the world and about one-third of deaths were attributed to DR-TB from antimicrobial resistance which contributes to 10% of all TB deaths. Sub-Saharan Africa,… read more here.
Keywords: baseline; sputum smear; smear conversion; conversion ... 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