Optimizing Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in a High HIV-Burden Setting: A Study of Sputum Conversion and Regimen Efficacy in Rural South Africa

Optimizing Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in a High HIV-Burden Setting: A Study of Sputum Conversion and Regimen Efficacy in Rural South Africa

Background: Sputum culture and smear conversion are key indicators of treatment response in drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). This study aimed to assess sputum conversion and regimen efficacy among DR-TB patients and identify factors influencing conversion rates. Methods: This retrospective cohor...

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Main Authors: Mojisola Clara Hosu, Lindiwe Modest Faye, Teke Apalata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
tuberculosis
drug-resistant tuberculosis
HIV
sputum conversion
treatment outcome
treatment success
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/5/441
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