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Six-month response to delamanid treatment in MDR-TB patients

Abstract

Delamanid, recently available for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), has had limited use outside clinical trials. We present the early treatment results for 53 patients from 7 countries who received a delamanid-containing treatment for MDR-TB. Results show good tolerability and treatment response at 6 months.


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Source: Emerging Infectious Disease

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By Cathy Hewison et al.

Published: Sept. 5, 2017, 7:55 p.m.

Last updated: Sept. 5, 2017, 7:58 p.m.

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