Evaluation of efficacy and safety of linezolid for the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis: case series report of 12 patients

M. Anciaes, J. Costeira, J. Pina (Lisbon, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Treatment of tuberculosis at times of emerging drug resistance
Session: Treatment of tuberculosis at times of emerging drug resistance
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 220
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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AGARWAL Sudhir Kumar - 13.09.2009 09:27
Sudhir K Agarwal, India
Linezolid though effective in cases of MDR-TB and even XDR-TB have many side effects and should be monitored very carefully if given for prolonged period
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