Abstract
First-line drug treatment for tuberculosis (TB) is frequently associated with liver toxicity. The goal of this study was to examine the association between UDP-glucuronosyl- transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) genetic variations and anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity (ATDH). A total of 98 patients, including 17 patients with ATDH, were enrolled; compound UGT1A1*27 and UGT1A1*28 were associated with an increased risk for developing ATDH after adjusting for age (OR 13.859; 95%CI 1.085-177.056). These findings require confirmation. However, screening for genetic variations prior to TB treatment may reduce the incidence of ATDH and improve treatment adherence.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 376-378 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1 2012 |
Keywords
- ATDH
- Anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity
- NAT2
- UGT1A1
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine