Risk factors for early TB treatment interruption among newly diagnosed patients in Malaysia
Abstract TB treatment interruption has resulted in delayed sputum conversion, drug resistance, and a high mortality rate and a prolonged treatment course, hence leading to economic and psychosocial affliction. To date, there are limited studies investigating the physico-social risk factors for early...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-01-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-04742-2 |