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

• Main Authors: Lawrence Oyewusi (Author), Chengbo Zeng (Author), KJ Seung (Author), Stephanie Mpinda (Author), Mikanda Kunda (Author), Carole D Mitnick (Author), Makelele Kanu (Author), Meseret Tamirat (Author), Joalane Makaka (Author), Mabatloung Mofolo (Author), Refiloe Maime (Author), Llang Maama (Author), Ninza Senyo (Author), Bamidele Oguntoyinbo (Author), Lwayi Mayombo (Author), Molly F Franke (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...