Nine-month treatment regimen for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis is as effective as 20-months

A nine to 11-month treatment regimen is as effective in treating multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) as the 20 to 24-month regimen recommended in 2011 WHO guidelines, according to new research conducted by a team of researchers, including MRC scientists.

Source: Medical Research Council General News - March 14, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news