Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Report and Literature Review on Two Cases Requiring Prolonged Treatment

Abstract

Case seriesPatient: Female, 28 • Male, 20Final Diagnosis: Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosisSymptoms: Cough productive • dyspnea • hemoptysis • respiratory failure • weight lossMedication: —Clinical Procedure: —Specialty: PulmonologyObjective:Unusual clinical courseBackground:Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) is a global problem due to the high morbidity and mortality it causes. Peru is one of the countries with the highest numbers of cases of XDR-TB, which increase every year.Case Report:We present the case of two siblings who developed XDR-TB, underwent surgery twice, and were in individualized treatment for more than 6 years. Finally they achieved remission of symptoms, despite not having standardized treatment schemes during their diagnosis period.Conclusions:Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis can be cured with a treatment that involves both medical care and patient actions to achieve remission of the disease.