The purpose of this study is to examine the epidemiology of TB MR in Strasbourg and evaluate the second-line anti-tuberculosis treatments effectiveness, and the relevance and adequacy of the treatments with WHO recommendations. During years 2006-2016, all new cases of MDR TB or XDR TB diagnosed Strasbourg University Hospital will be included in the study (22 cases). Data were collected from the Center for Tuberculosis Control (CLAT) records, the patient's medical records.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
22
Service de Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales
Strasbourg, France
RECRUITINGStudy of clinical characteristics of patients hospitalized at Strasbourg University Hospital from 2006 to 2016, with proven MDR or XDR tuberculosis
Time frame: The period from January 1st, 2006 to December 31st, 2016 will be examined
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