Publications by authors named "Obioha C Udunze"
Outcome of community-initiated treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis patients in Lagos, Nigeria.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Increased diagnosis capacity for MDR/RR-TB in Nigeria has led to more patients than available treatment beds, highlighting the need for community management of these cases.
- A retrospective study of 150 patients treated in the community showed a 70% treatment success rate, with treatment adherence being the key factor impacting outcomes.
- The findings suggest that community-based treatment is effective and emphasizes the importance of adherence counseling for better results.