PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF MULTI DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSISAMONG REFUGEES IN THE RESETTLEMENTCAMPS OF ADJUMANI, MOYO AND YUMBE DISTRICTSWEST NILE REGION

• Main Authors: Laurent Nshizirungu (Author), Denish Olet (Author), Doreen Amulen (Author), Oming Michael (Author), Paul Luwuna (Author), Wewedru Izale (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Student's Journal of Health Research, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background:   Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a name given to tuberculosis agents when the bacteria are resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, two of the most effective TB drugs. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of MDR-TB among the refugees in the re...