Factors associated with default from treatment among tuberculosis patients in nairobi province, Kenya: A case control study

• Main Authors: Ombeka Victor O (Author), Kabiru Ephantus W (Author), Kimuu Peter K (Author), Keraka Margaret N (Author), Muture Bernard N (Author), Oguya Francis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Successful treatment of tuberculosis (TB) involves taking anti-tuberculosis drugs for at least six months. Poor adherence to treatment means patients remain infectious for longer, are more likely to relapse or succumb to tuberculosis...