Cost-effectiveness of a comprehensive programme for drug-resistant tuberculosis in China

• Main Authors: Christopher Fitzpatrick (Author), Zhang Hui (Author), Wang Lixia (Author), Li Renzhong (Author), Ruan Yunzhou (Author), Chen Mingting (Author), Zhao Yanlin (Author), Zhao Jin (Author), Su Wei (Author), Xu Caihong (Author), Chen Cheng (Author), Timothy Alston (Author), Qu Yan (Author), Lv Chengfei (Author), Fu Yunting (Author), Huan Shitong (Author), Sun Qiang (Author), Fabio Scano (Author), Daniel P Chin (Author), Katherine Floyd (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective To investigate the cost-effectiveness of a comprehensive programme for drug-resistant tuberculosis launched in four sites in China in 2011. Methods In 2011-2012, we reviewed the records of 172 patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis who enrolled in the comprehensive programme an...