What is it about?

A case-control study done to identify the determinant factors of MDR-TB in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

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Why is it important?

Smear positivity, history of previous treatment, history of contact, history of hospitalization and stigma were the major determinant factors

Perspectives

The findings may be important to prioritize for whom DST should be done in resource limited settings.

Demelash Abebe
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

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This page is a summary of: Determinants of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Infection and Drug Resistance, July 2017, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/idr.s134369.
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