Impact of alcohol disorder and the use of illicit drugs on tuberculosis treatment outcomes: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Alcohol and illicit drugs are associated with the discontinuation of tuberculosis (TB) treatment and can compromise the immune system. We estimated the impact of alcohol disorder and the use of illicit drug on TB treatment outcomes, considering the interaction of both substances...

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Main Authors: Daniele M. Pelissari, Fredi A. Diaz-Quijano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13690-018-0287-z