Association of indicators of extensive disease and rifampin-resistant tuberculosis treatment outcomes: an individual participant data meta-analysis.
Jonathon R CampbellSarah K BrodePennan BarryMayara Lisboa BastosMaryline BonnetLorenzo GuglielmettiRussell KempkerDzmitry KlimukRafael Laniado LaborínVladimir MilanovRupak SinglaAlena SkrahinaAnete TrajmanTjip S van der WerfPiret ViikleppDick MenziesPublished in: Thorax (2024)
Only the combination of AFB smear-positivity and lung cavitation was associated with unfavourable outcomes, suggesting they may benefit from stronger regimens.