Resistance Rate Distribution of MDR-TB Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi and ST Patrick’S Hospital Mile 4 Abakiliki in Southeast Nigeria
C. E. Okoro, C. N. Akujobi, I. P. Udoh, S. O. Ibhawaegbele, C. I. Ezema, U. A. Ezeugwu, O. C. Dozie-Nwakile, A. C. Okpe
This study assesses MDR-TB resistance rates among pulmonary TB patients in Nigeria, finding high prevalence and significant associations with smoking, gender, treatment history, and education.
bioRxiv · Mar 9, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology