Risk factors associated with MDR-TB deaths in Romania - 6 years retrospective study

Conclusions: Lower educational levels, immunosuppression, previous TB episodes, other complications (depression, hepatitis, drug use, diabetes and HIV co-infection) had been shown to be associated with disease progression and mortality among MDR-TB cases. New strategies need to be implemented for appropriate MDR-TB detection as well as guarantee for a complete adherence to therapy.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Tuberculosis Source Type: research