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October 2, 2025Open Access

Evaluating Treatment Outcomes in Special Populations with Multidrug- and Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Comparative Cohort Study

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APAnjali Krishnan PPNPraveen Kumar NRSRaghul Raj S

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Overview

Comparative cohort study evaluates treatment effects on MDR-TB and XDR-TB patients, suggesting improved outcomes.

Key Points

  • Among 163 patients treated, 81.9% achieved sputum culture conversion, showing significant treatment efficacy.
  • Radiological improvement was observed in 67.7% of discharged patients, indicating positive clinical outcomes.
  • Short-term regimens were utilized in 18.2% of patients, reflecting innovative approaches in DR-TB management.
  • This prospective cohort study highlights the need for tailored treatment strategies to enhance recovery in patients with drug-resistant forms of TB.

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P et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de84bb5b556a9128e1b9f9https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202509.2410.v1
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