Assessment of Linezolid Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability in the Treatment of Tuberculosis: A Retrospective Case Review
Linezolid is a potentially effective drug for the treatment of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis. Among 13 patients treated for tuberculosis with linezolid in the present study, nine had treatment success and four remain on treatment. Adverse effects occurred in 11 (85%) patients, of whom th...
Main Authors: | Alena Tse-Chang, Dennis Kunimoto, Evelina Der, Rabia Ahmed |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/535616 |
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