Low body mass index as a predictor of sputum culture conversion and treatment outcomes among patients receiving treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Lesotho

• 主要な著者: Lawrence Oyewusi (著者), Chengbo Zeng (著者), KJ Seung (著者), Stephanie Mpinda (著者), Mikanda Kunda (著者), Carole D Mitnick (著者), Makelele Kanu (著者), Meseret Tamirat (著者), Joalane Makaka (著者), Mabatloung Mofolo (著者), Refiloe Maime (著者), Llang Maama (著者), Ninza Senyo (著者), Bamidele Oguntoyinbo (著者), Lwayi Mayombo (著者), Molly F Franke (著者)
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• 出版事項: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background A low body mass index (BMI) at the start of treatment for rifampicin- or multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) is associated with poor treatment outcomes and may contribute to delayed sputum culture conversion, thereby prolonging the period of potential transmission to others. Whet...