Rifampin Mono-Resistant Tuberculosis in New York City, 2010–2021: A Retrospective Case Series

Rifampin Mono-Resistant Tuberculosis in New York City, 2010–2021: A Retrospective Case Series

Abstract Background Although relatively rare, rifampin mono-resistant tuberculosis (RMR TB) poses important challenges to effective TB treatment and control. Information on the burden of RMR TB and treatment outcomes is needed to inform diagnosis and management. Methods Standardized variables were c...

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Veröffentlicht in:Open forum infectious diseases 2023-11, Vol.10 (11), p.ofad534-ofad534
Hauptverfasser: Lindsey, Joseph A, Easton, Alice V, Modestil, Herns, Dworkin, Felicia, Burzynski, Joseph, Nilsen, Diana
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Background Although relatively rare, rifampin mono-resistant tuberculosis (RMR TB) poses important challenges to effective TB treatment and control. Information on the burden of RMR TB and treatment outcomes is needed to inform diagnosis and management. Methods Standardized variables were collected from the New York City (NYC) tuberculosis surveillance system for patients treated for RMR TB in NYC during 2010–2021. Results Of 7097 TB cases reported in 2010–2021, 31 (
ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofad534