Real-world impact of the fixed-dose combination on improving treatment outcomes of drug-susceptible tuberculosis: a comparative study using multiyear national tuberculosis patient data
Background The fixed-dose combination (FDC) for first-line antituberculosis (TB) treatment has long been a standard practice worldwide; however, there is limited evidence on whether the use of FDC improves long-term treatment outcomes in the real-world setting.Methods We identified 32 239 newly diag...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2023-12-01
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Series: | BMJ Open Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/10/1/e001758.full |