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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care

Epidemiological profile of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients in Gorakhpur Division, Uttar Pradesh, India.

U Venkatesh, D K Srivastava, A K Srivastava, H C Tiwari

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U VenkateshDepartment of Community Medicine, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
D K SrivastavaDepartment of Community Medicine, BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
A K SrivastavaDepartment of Community Medicine, BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
H C TiwariDepartment of Community Medicine, BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionMultidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) poses a major threat to control of TB worldwide. Adequate information on socioepidemiological factors and their interaction is required for its control. The aim was to study the social and epidemiological profile of MDR-TB patient in Gorakhpur division. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study of 157 MDR-TB patients from Gorakhpur division admitted at DR-TB Center of a tertiary care center were interviewed during initiation of MDR-TB treatment using structured questionnaire and collected data were described using descriptive statistics.

resultsMore than 2/3

conclusionStudy point out need of nutritional counseling and support throughout the treatment. Use of incentives, enhancing contact tracing and increasing awareness regarding sputum disposal practices are recommended for effective control.

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Drug-resistant tuberculosisepidemiologymultidrug-resistant tuberculosistuberculosis

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PMID30112315
PMCPMC6069649

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