Profile of tuberculosis and its response to anti-TB drugs among tuberculosis patients treated under the TB control programme at Felege-Hiwot Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

Profile of tuberculosis and its response to anti-TB drugs among tuberculosis patients treated under the TB control programme at Felege-Hiwot Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a global concern for both developing and developed countries. Currently it becomes more complex due to increasing levels of drug resistance and HIV co-infection. Delayed diagnosis and high case load are major factors contributing to continued transmission and...

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Main Authors: Yohannes Zenebe, Yesuf Adem, Daniel Mekonnen, Awoke Derbie, Fetlework Bereded, Minichil Bantie, Begna Tulu, Derese Hailu, Fantahun Biadglegne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Treatment outcomes
Northwest Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3362-9

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