Factors associated with the non-completion of conventional anti-tuberculosis treatment in Peru.

Background: The non-adherence to tuberculosis treatment is associated with increased infection, antibiotic resistance, increased costs and death. Our objective was to identify factors associated with lack of completion of conventional treatment for tuberculosis in Peru.

Patients And Methods: An unmatched case-control study in patients diagnosed with tuberculosis from 2004-2005 who completed treatment until September 2006.