Factors associated with sputum culture conversion in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.medici.2018.01.005
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine what factors are associated with sputum culture conversion after 1 month of tuberculosis (TB) treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 52 patients with new drug… read more here.
Keywords: culture conversion; treatment; conversion; tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Evaluation of six months sputum culture conversion as a surrogate endpoint in a multidrug resistant-tuberculosis trial
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0200539
Abstract: The emergence of multidrug resistant-tuberculosis (MDR-TB), defined as Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains with in vitro resistance to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, has necessitated evaluation and validation of appropriate surrogate endpoints for treatment response in drug… read more here.
Keywords: culture conversion; surrogate; evaluation; culture ... See more keywords
Amikacin liposome and Mycobacterium avium complex: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279714
Abstract: Introduction The prevalence of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is increasing globally. Macrolide-based multidrug regimens have been recommended as the first-line treatment for patients with MAC pulmonary disease. However, developing macrolide resistance was associated with poor… read more here.
Keywords: mycobacterium avium; treatment; sputum culture; avium complex ... See more keywords
The Value of Sputum Polymerase Chain Reaction for Detection of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Cystic Fibrosis Patients with Negative Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Sputum Culture
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DOI: 10.47176/mjiri.36.7
Abstract: Background: Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening autosomal recessive disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in CF patients with Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) negative sputum culture.… read more here.
Keywords: culture; nontuberculous mycobacteria; sputum culture; patients negative ... See more keywords