The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Jun 2012
Multicenter StudyFirst- and second-line anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in Northwest Ethiopia.
Gondar Hospital, Gondar Health Centre, Metemma Hospital, Bahir Dar Hospital and Debre Markos Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia. ⋯ A substantial number of new and previously treated cases harbour MDR-TB. We recommend DST at least for previously treated cases, patients who remain smear-positive at the end of the second month of treatment and patients in close contact with MDR-TB cases. Improved infection control measures need to be implemented in Ethiopia.
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Jun 2012
Implementing a public-private mix model for tuberculosis treatment in urban Pakistan: lessons and experiences.
Six towns of Karachi, Pakistan. ⋯ Public-private mix (PPM) DOTS is feasible in the cities of Pakistan. However, the cost, time and effort required to establish the programme is higher than in many other developing countries.