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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Main Authors: Hee-Yeon Kang, Young Ae Kang, Hojoon Sohn, Dawoon Jeong, Hongjo Choi, Min Seo Ki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-12-01
Series:BMJ Open Respiratory Research
Online Access:https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/10/1/e001758.full