TB Research

Long-term multidrug- and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis treatment outcome by new WHO definitions in Germany

Ralf Otto-Knapp, Brit Häcker, David J. Krieger, Katarina Stete, Katharina Starzacher, Christina Maier, Jan Heyckendorf, Korkut Avsar, et al. (13 authors)

European Respiratory Journal · 2022-11

Abstract

<b>Long-term outcomes of MDR/RR-TB with 3-year follow-up show 62% favourable outcomes in Germany. 26% were lost to follow-up or transferred. It was possible to categorise 95% of favourable outcomes as cured using the 2021 WHO outcome definitions.</b> https://bit.ly/3bJnvfR

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Rifampicin
  • Tuberculosis
  • Outcome (game theory)
  • Term (time)
  • Multiple drug resistance
  • Pediatrics
  • Internal medicine
  • Intensive care medicine