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Multidrug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis treatment regimens and patient outcomes: an individual patient data meta-analysis of 9,153 patients. [PDF]
Treatment of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is lengthy, toxic, expensive, and has generally poor outcomes. We undertook an individual patient data meta-analysis to assess the impact on outcomes of the type, number, and duration of drugs used ...
Alfredo Ponce-de-Leon +72 more
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Cutaneous non‐tuberculous mycobacterial infections: A retrospective study of 94 cases from Germany
Summary Background Cutaneous non‐tuberculous mycobacterial infections (NTM) remain a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The aim of this study was to characterize cutaneous NTM infections in Germany over a 24‐year‐period. Patients and Methods 73 patients with cutaneous NTM infections diagnosed at 17 different German University Hospitals from 2000 ...
Luisa Bopp +6 more
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Pyrazinamide-induced maculopapular rash
Pyrazinamide is a commonly used first-line antitubercular drug. Gastric-related adverse drug reactions are common with pyrazinamide. Dermatological manifestations due to pyrazinamide are rare.
Khayyam Khalid +4 more
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Fluoroquinolones and isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis: implications for the 2018 WHO guidance. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: 2018 World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for the treatment of isoniazid (H)-resistant (Hr) tuberculosis recommend a four-drug regimen: rifampicin (R), ethambutol (E), pyrazinamide (Z) and levofloxacin (Lfx), with or without H ([H]RZE-
Abbara, A +38 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Poor glycaemic control, indicated by a haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level of 7% or higher, increases the risk of active tuberculosis (TB) in patients with diabetes, while active TB can worsen glucose tolerance and insulin resistance, contributing to type‐2 diabetes mellitus (DM) progression.
Augustine Asare Boadu +11 more
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Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The patient compliance with the long treatment regimens is essential for successful eradication.
Daniel Rueda +8 more
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Secondary Tuberculosis of Tonsil case report and literature review [PDF]
A case report of secondary tuberculosis of tonsil is being discussed along with review of published literature. This report attempts to draw attention to the fact that Tuberculosis is resurgentdespite excellent chemotherapeutic drugs available.
Ramamoorthy, Geetha +2 more
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Review of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant TB: global perspectives with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global emergency and is responsible for 1.7 million deaths annually. Widespread global misuse of isoniazid and rifampicin over three decades has resulted in emergence of the ominous spread of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB ...
Abdool Karim +70 more
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Post‐pulmonary TB destroyed lung syndrome. ABSTRACT Tuberculous destroyed lung syndrome is a devastating and often neglected sequela of pulmonary tuberculosis. It has significant adverse effects on the quality of life of affected patients. This case series aims to raise awareness among clinicians and to emphasize the need for multifaceted preventive ...
Prosper Adjei +7 more
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Pyrazinamide (PZA) is a key first-line antituberculosis drug that plays an important role in eradicating persister Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) bacilli and shortening the duration of tuberculosis treatment.
Sembulingam Tamilzhalagan +17 more
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