Effects on the QT Interval of a Gatifloxacin-Containing Regimen versus Standard Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
The effects on ventricular repolarization-recorded on the electrocardiogram (ECG) as lengthening of the QT interval-of acute tuberculosis and those of standard and alternative antituberculosis regimens are underdocumented. A correction factor (QTc) is introduced to make the QT independent of the hea...
Main Authors: | Olliaro, P, Merle, C, Mthiyane, T, Bah, B, Kassa, F, Amukoye, E, N Diaye, A, Perronne, C, Lienhardt, C, McIlleron, H, Fielding, K |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2017
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