Antituberculosis drugs and hepatotoxicity among hospitalized patients in Jos, Nigeria

Antituberculosis drugs and hepatotoxicity among hospitalized patients in Jos, Nigeria

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) could be fatal if left untreated, however, adverse effects of anti-TB medications (anti-TBs) themselves may limit treatment. We determined the incidence and clinical characteristics of hepatotoxicity in hospitalized patients receiving first-line anti-TB treatment. Metho...

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Main Authors: Samson E Isa, Augustine O Ebonyi, Nathan Y Shehu, Patrick Idoko, Joseph A Anejo-Okopi, Gomerep Simji, Rachael U Odesanya, Isaac O Abah, Hafsat O Jimoh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mycobacteriology
Subjects:
Antituberculosis
Incidence
Nigeria
Toxicity
Online Access:http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2016;volume=5;issue=1;spage=21;epage=26;aulast=Isa

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