Authors: Lisa Pascopella, Kathryn DeRiemer, James P. Watt, Jennifer M. Flood
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0026541
Abstract Summary
Study of 23,517 TB patients in California found only 0.63% experienced late recurrence (>1 year post-treatment). Key risk factors included pyrazinamide-resistant infection, simplified treatment regimens, smear-positive disease, HIV infection, and US birth. The low recurrence rate suggests effective TB control programs, though high-risk groups may benefit from enhanced monitoring.
Why Brain? ðŸ§
California study of 23,517 TB patients found only 0.63% had late recurrence after treatment, indicating successful TB control programs, but identified high-risk groups needing closer monitoring.
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