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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Main Authors: Qudsiah Suliman, Poh Ying Lim, Salmiah Md. Said, Kit-Aun Tan, Nor Afiah Mohd. Zulkefli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-04742-2