Age-stratified anti-tuberculosis drug resistance profiles in South Korea: a multicenter retrospective study

Age-stratified anti-tuberculosis drug resistance profiles in South Korea: a multicenter retrospective study

Abstract Background The emergence of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a major healthcare concern worldwide. Here, we analyzed age-related trends in DR-TB rates in South Korea. Methods Drug susceptibility test results were collected from patients with culture-confirmed TB between 2015 and 2018...

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Main Authors: Eung Gu Lee, Jinsoo Min, Ji Young Kang, Sung Kyoung Kim, Jin Woo Kim, Yong Hyun Kim, Hyoung Kyu Yoon, Sang Haak Lee, Hyung Woo Kim, Ju Sang Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Drug-resistant tuberculosis
Isoniazid
Rifampicin
Fluoroquinolone
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
Elderly population
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05157-6

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