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Predictors of poor treatment outcomes among drug-resistant tuberculosis patients in Hunan province, China

Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a significant public health concern, often resulting in poor treatment outcomes. This study aims to identify predictors of poor treatment outcomes among patients with DR-TB in Hunan Province, China.

Citation:
Akalu TY, Clements ACA, Xu Z, Bai L, Alene KA. Predictors of poor treatment outcomes among drug-resistant tuberculosis patients in Hunan province, China. Heliyon. 2024;10(23).

Keywords:
Drug-resistance tuberculosis; Hunan province; Poor treatment outcomes

Abstract:
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a significant public health concern, often resulting in poor treatment outcomes. This study aims to identify predictors of poor treatment outcomes among patients with DR-TB in Hunan Province, China.