[Loss to follow-up in patients treated for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in EcuadorA Perda de seguimento de pacientes tratados para tuberculose multirresistente a medicamentos no Equador].

Conclusion: The incidence of LTFU in patients with RR/MDR-TB in Ecuador is above the average for the Region of the Americas. The three identified factors support implementation of shorter regimens and patient-centered care, in line with the End TB Strategy. PMID: 31892925 [PubMed]
Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Rev Panam Salud Publica Source Type: research