Association of risk factors and drug resistance pattern in tuberculosis patients in North India

Conclusion: This study showed a high prevalence of drug resistance TB in this region. It also provides evidence in our circumstance, of the role of prior history of TB infection, alcohol and smoking in increasing the risk of developing TB and MDR-TB. Therefore, it is necessary for the public health community to incorporate and strengthen alcohol and smoking nonparticipation interference in TB control program.
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research