The Effect of Directly Observed Therapy on the Rates of Drug Resistance and Relapse in Tuberculosis

E. Weis, Stephen; C. Slocum, Philip; X. Blais, Francis; King, Barbara; Nunn, Mary; Burgis Matney, G.; Gómez, Enriqueta; H. Foresman, Brian

doi:10.1056/nejm199404283301702

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The Effect of Directly Observed Therapy on the Rates of Drug Resistance and Relapse in Tuberculosis

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Apr 28, 1994

Authors:

Stephen E. Weis

Philip C. Slocum

Francis X. Blais

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis has reemerged as an important public health problem, and the frequency of drug resistance is increasing. A major reason for the development of resistant infections and relapse is poor compliance with medical regimens. In Tarrant County, Texas, we initiated a program of unive...

Subject

Medicine

Tuberculosis

Directly Observed Therapy

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