Although the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) epidemic is a very recent problem,
many studies have attempted to understand it. We now have good estimates of the current …

OBJECTIVES: To assess the strength of evidence in published articles for an association
between smoking and passive exposure to tobacco smoke and various manifestations and …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and tuberculosis
are three leading causes of death in China, where prevalences of smoking and solid-fuel …

India accounts for about one-fourth of the global burden of MDR-TB. This study aims to
assess the prevalence and factors associated with tuberculosis drug resistance among …

Background: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is becoming a major threat to
tuberculosis control programs in Ethiopia. Objectives: To determine risk factors of MDR-TB …

Background Multi drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is an emerging challenge for TB
control programs globally. According to World health organization, 2012 report Ethiopia …

Background Multidrug drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a major health problem and
seriously threatens TB control and prevention efforts globally. Ethiopia is among the 30th …

The association between smoking and tuberculosis (TB) has been investigated since 1918.
Both passive and active exposure to tobacco smoke have been shown to be associated with …

Background Drug resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) infringes substantial burden in terms of
longer treatment duration, morbidity and mortality. Timely identification of patients at risks of …

Background Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) has emerged as a major challenge toward TB
control and prevention. In Lianyungang city, the extent and trend of drug resistant TB is not …