There is a growing number of children worldwide accessing second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB); however, there are very few child-friendly formulations. For paediatric use, dispersible tablets offer distinct advantages over liquid formulations and other approaches. This is particularly relevant for TB, where stability, long shelf-life and reduced manufac...

BACKGROUND Rapid new diagnostic methods (including Xpert MTB/RIF assay) use rifampicin resistance as a surrogate marker for multidrug resistant tuberculosis. Patients infected with rifampicin susceptible strains are prescribed first line anti-tuberculosis therapy. The roll out of such methods raises a concern that strains with resistance to other first line anti-tuberculosis drugs including iso...

tuberculosis remains a major public health problem in both developing and developed countries. drug-resistant tuberculosis is an increasing health problem and serious challenge to tuberculosis (tb) control programs. information about the susceptibility pattern of mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates against anti-tuberculosis drugs is an important aspect to tb control. the objectives of the study...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease with high risk of transmission and one the diseases whose cases continue to increase cause death worldwide. Until now, pulmonary tuberculosis has been difficult treat because patient's non-compliance taking anti-tuberculosis drugs (OAT). This study aims investigate factors associated adherence OAT in patients at Cut Meutia General Hospital. research an observation...

Primary breast tuberculosis is a rare entity. We are reporting a case of primary breast tuberculosis, which presented as breast abscess. On histopathology, it was diagnosed as breast tuberculosis. Aspiration cytology was not done due breast abscess. Patient was put on anti-tubercular drugs. In follow up, after 3 months patient condition was improved.