Implementation of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment in Gabon: lessons learnt from the field

ConclusionsOur pioneering data on systematic MDR-TB treatment in Gabon, with currently almost total absence of resistance against the second-line drugs, demonstrate that a 9-month regimen has the capacity to facilitate early culture negativity and sustained clinical improvement. Close adverse events monitoring and continuous care are vital to success.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research