Use of Drug-Susceptibility Testing for Management of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis, Thailand, 2004–2008

Use of Drug-Susceptibility Testing for Management of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis, Thailand, 2004–2008

In 2004, routine use of culture and drug-susceptibility testing (DST) was implemented for persons in 5 Thailand provinces with a diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). To determine if DST results were being used to guide treatment, we conducted a retrospective chart review for patients with rifampin-resist...

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Main Authors: Eugene Lam, Sriprapa Nateniyom, Sara Whitehead, Amornrat Anuwatnonthakate, Patama Monkongdee, Apiratee Kanphukiew, Jiraphan Inyaphong, Wanlaya Sitti, Navarat Chiengsorn, Saiyud Moolphate, Suporn Kavinum, Narin Suriyon, Pranom Limsomboon, Junya Danyutapolchai, Chalinthorn Sinthuwattanawibool, Laura Jean Podewils
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2014-03-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
anti-tuberculosis treatment
laboratory testing
clinical management
treatment management
bacteria
TB
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/20/3/13-0951_article

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