Predictors of Time to Sputum Culture Conversion Among Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in Oromia Region Hospitals, Ethiopia.

Yohannes Tekalegn Efa Demelash Woldeyohannes Handiso Tesfaye Assefa Tadesse Rameto Aman Biniyam Sahiledinigl

Published in: Infection and drug resistance (2020)

Chest radiographic findings such as massive effusion, abnormalities without cavitations, and uninterpreted findings were found to be predictors of time to sputum culture conversion. Patients with such characteristics have prolonged culture conversion time. Hence, they may need special attention during the treatment.

Keyphrases

drug resistant
mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary tuberculosis
multidrug resistant
cystic fibrosis
end stage renal disease
acinetobacter baumannii
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
working memory
hiv aids
patient reported outcomes