Rifampicin-resistant TB on Gene Xpert: What is the best empiric combination treatment while awaiting cultures?

Lancelot Pinto (Mumbai, India), Ujjwal Sharma, Chaitali Nikam, Radhika Banka, Camilla Rodrigues, Lancelot Pinto

Source: International Congress 2015 – TB treatment: new drugs and drug resistance
Session: TB treatment: new drugs and drug resistance
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3333
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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