[Multi-drug resistance of tuberculosis: 81 patients monitored in an Ivory Coast pneumology unit].

Background: The Ivory Coast management of chronic tuberculosis (TB) began in 2000.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the characteristics of the patients monitored for chronic TB and note the difficulties in patient management and outcome.

Method: A retrospective review of the medical records of the patients receiving second-line treatment for chronic tuberculosis for at least 12 months.