Risk factors for the occurrence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis among patients undergoing multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment in East Shoa, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is resistant to the two main first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs: rifampicin and isoniazid. It is a major threat to public health worldwide. The objective of this study was to assess the potential risk factors for multidrug-resistant tuber...

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Main Authors: Fanta Desissa, Tilaye Workineh, Takele Beyene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
TB
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5371-3