Predictors of unsuccessful tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Brazil: an analysis of 259,484 patient records
Do Kyung Ryuk,
Daniele M Pelissari,
Kleydson Alves
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionTuberculosis (TB) causes over 1 million deaths annually. Providing effective treatment is a key strategy for reducing TB deaths. In this study, we identified factors associated with unsuccessful treatment outcomes among individuals treated for TB in Brazil.MethodsWe obtained data on individuals treated for TB between 2015 and 2018 from Brazil’s National Disease Notification System (SINAN). We excluded patients with a history of prior TB disease or with diagnosed TB drug resistance. We extracted inf… Show more
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