Factors associated with unsuccessful tuberculosis treatment among homeless persons in Brazil: A retrospective cohort study from 2015 to 2020.

Factors associated with unsuccessful tuberculosis treatment among homeless persons in Brazil: A retrospective cohort study from 2015 to 2020.

<h4>Background</h4>Tuberculosis (TB) is a preventable and a curable disease. In Brazil, TB treatment outcomes are particularly worse among homeless populations who are either of black race, malnourished or living with HIV/AIDS and other comorbidities. This study therefore evaluated facto...

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Main Authors: Osiyallê Akanni Silva Rodrigues, Hammed Oladeji Mogaji, Layana Costa Alves, Renzo Flores-Ortiz, Cleber Cremonese, Joilda Silva Nery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-10-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011685

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011685

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