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Epidemiological Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Limpopo Province, South Africa (2020–2024)

2026Open accessUniversity of Limpopo

Abstract

: Treatment outcomes for DR-TB improved over the study period, accompanied by declining loss to follow-up and improved survival. The survival advantage observed among patients receiving bedaquiline-containing regimens supports continued prioritization of bedaquiline-based treatment strategies in DR-TB management. Strengthening access to these regimens, alongside integrated HIV care, may further improve treatment outcomes in Limpopo Province and similar high-burden settings in South Africa.

Research topics

  • Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
  • Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
  • Diverse Scientific Research Studies

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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed11040100

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