Profile of tuberculosis and its response to anti-TB drugs among tuberculosis patients treated under the TB control programme at Felege-Hiwot Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Yohannes Zenebe (Author), Yesuf Adem (Author), Daniel Mekonnen (Author), Awoke Derbie (Author), Fetlework Bereded (Author), Minichil Bantie (Author), Begna Tulu (Author), Derese Hailu (Author), Fantahun Biadglegne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a global concern for both developing and developed countries. Currently it becomes more complex due to increasing levels of drug resistance and HIV co-infection. Delayed diagnosis and high case load are major factors contributing to continued transmission and...