Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

Han Lin Hsu; Kuan Jen Bai; Shian Jiun Lin; Chun-Nin Lee; Ming Chih Yu

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

Han Lin Hsu, Kuan Jen Bai, Shian Jiun Lin, Chun-Nin Lee, Ming Chih Yu

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Abstract

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is defined by bacillary resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin in vitro. Although a great diversity of reasons accounting for MDR-TB, poor treatment adherence of patient or inappropriate prescription of physicians are still the major causes. Implementation of DOTS (directly observed therapy, short-course) could decrease incidence of MDR-TB. For MDR-TB, prevention is best strategy. Besides, implantation of DOTS-plus also could increase cure rate. To build efficacious framework system for managing tuberculosis is an important issue to prevent and treat MDR-TB.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	524-531
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Internal Medicine of Taiwan
Volume	20
Issue number	6
Publication status	Published - Dec 2009

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