To evaluate the outcome of tuberculosis at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi-Pakistan

Conclusion: The cure rate of PTB and EPTB in our cohort of patient was satisfactory but the high lost to follow up patients are the major concern and require an intense case follow up strategies. Moreover the drug resistance specially the growing XDR and pre XDR are alarming and need early diagnosis and management.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Tuberculosis Source Type: research