Adverse effects and adherence to treatment of rifampicin 4 months vs isoniazid 6 months for latent tuberculosis

AIM OF STUDY: To compare rates of treatment interruption because of side effects and completion rates between subjects treated for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) by isoniazid (INH) for 6 months and subjects treated with rifampicin (RIF) for 4 months. METHODS: Retrospective analy...

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Main Authors: I Frésard, PO Bridevaux, JP Janssens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2011-08-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
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Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1333