scholarly journals Validity of automated audiometry for hearing examination in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1277
Author(s):  
Nyilo Purnami ◽  
Rian W. Palandeng ◽  
Soedarsono - ◽  
Dhany Arifianto ◽  
In Seok Moon
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Value ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Outpatient Unit ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Mdr Tb

Background: The objective of this study was to test the validity of automated audiometry as a method of hearing examination in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Methods: This was a cross-sectional comparative study with a retrospective approach, using patient medical records. Patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) were recruited based-on medical records that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria at the Pulmonology outpatient unit, then referred to the Otorhinolaryngology outpatient unit of the Dr. Soetomo Academic Medical Center. The subjects’ hearing function was measured with two different devices (automated audiometer and conventional audiometer) before being given anti-tuberculosis drug therapy (aminoglycoside injection) as ototoxicity monitoring from July to December 2019 period. Sensitivity and specificity analysis was used to assess the validity of the test. Results: A total of 36 patients (72 ears) were included. The comparison test results using the Mann-Whitney test showed that there were significant differences between automated audiometry and conventional audiometry in both ears. Analysis values were: sensitivity 80-97%, specificity 37-96%, positive predictive value 74-98%, and negative predictive value 59-96%. Conclusions: Automated audiometry is valid for use as a method of hearing examination and monitoring in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.

scholarly journals Feasibility of Identifying Household Contacts of Rifampin-and Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis Cases at High Risk of Progression to Tuberculosis Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 425-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amita Gupta ◽  
Susan Swindells ◽  
Soyeon Kim ◽  
Michael D Hughes ◽  
Linda Naini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Preventive Therapy ◽  
Interferon Gamma Release Assay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Contacts ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Mdr Tb

Abstract Background We assessed multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases and their household contacts (HHCs) to inform the development of an interventional clinical trial. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of adult MDR-TB cases and their HHCs in 8 countries with high TB burdens. HHCs underwent symptom screenings, chest radiographies, sputum TB bacteriologies, TB infection (TBI) testing (tuberculin skin test [TST] and interferon gamma release assay [IGRA]), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing. Results From October 2015 to April 2016, 1016 HHCs from 284 MDR-TB cases were enrolled. At diagnosis, 69% of MDR-TB cases were positive for acid-fast bacilli sputum smears and 43% had cavitary disease; at study entry, 35% remained smear positive after a median MDR-TB treatment duration of 8.8 weeks. There were 9 HHCs that were diagnosed with TB prior to entry and excluded. Of the remaining 1007 HHCs, 41% were male and the median age was 25 years. There were 121 (12%) HHCs that had new cases of TB identified: 17 (2%) were confirmed, 33 (3%) probable, and 71 (7%) possible TB cases. The TBI prevalence (defined as either TST or IGRA positivity) was 72% and varied by age, test used, and country. Of 1007 HHCs, 775 (77%) were considered high-risk per these mutually exclusive groups: 102 (10%) were aged <5 years; 63 (6%) were aged ≥5 and were infected with HIV; and 610 (61%) were aged ≥5 years, were negative for HIV or had an unknown HIV status, and were TBI positive. Only 21 (2%) HHCs were on preventive therapy. Conclusions The majority of HHCs in these high-burden countries were at high risk of TB disease and infection, yet few were receiving routine preventive therapy. Trials of novel, preventive therapies are urgently needed to inform treatment policy and practice.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude of Tuberculosis Patients in Direct Observation Therapy Program towards Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Firew Tadesse Kusheno ◽  
Teklehaimanot Mezgebe Nguse ◽  
Gebremedhin Beedemariam Gebretekle
Keyword(s):  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Health Centres ◽  
Mdr Tb ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background. Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is becoming a major challenge of tuberculosis (TB) control program globally but more serious in developing countries like Ethiopia. In 2013, a survey result showed that in Ethiopia, tuberculosis patients from new cases and retreatment cases had resistance to at least isoniazid and rifampicin with a significant increase over time. Inadequate knowledge and wrong perception about MDR-TB by patients were detrimental to TB control programs. The study aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitude of TB patients of direct observation therapy program towards multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in health centres of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 health centres of Addis Ababa which were selected by simple random sampling technique. A total of 422 TB patients were included in the study, and participants from each health centres were taken proportional to the number of clients in each health centres. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Association between outcome and independent variables was explored using logistic regression. Results. The level of knowledge of TB patients about MDR-TB was poor and only 55.0% of TB patients attained good overall knowledge. A significant association was found between good knowledge and attending tertiary level of education (AOR=4.3, 95%CI=1.9, 9.8), gender (AOR=1.62, 95%CI=1.1, 2.4), income of respondents’ family (OR=0.4, 95%CI=0.2, 0.9), and sleeping practice (AOR=8.0, 95%CI=4.0, 15.7). Nearly three-fourths (73.5%) of TB patients had a favourable attitude towards MDR-TB. Occupational status (AOR=4.4, 95%CI=2.5, 7.6) and sleeping practices (AOR=2.4, 95%CI=1.2, 5.0) were significantly associated with the attitude of the TB patients. Conclusions. Knowledge of TB patients toward MDR-TB was poor. Although a large proportion of patients had a favourable attitude, it still needs to be improved. Hence, efforts should be made to implementing health education to improve awareness of TB patients about MDR-TB.

scholarly journals New Approaches in the Classification and Prognosis of Sign Clusters on Pulmonary CT Images in Patients With Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qisheng Song ◽  
Xiaohong Guo ◽  
Liling Zhang ◽  
Lianjun Yang ◽  
Xiwei Lu
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Ct Images ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Mdr Tb ◽  
Destroyed Lung ◽  
Pulmonary Ct

Background: To date, radiographic sign clusters of multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients have not been reported. We conducted a study to investigate the classification and prognosis of sign clusters in pulmonary Computed Tomography (CT) images from patients with MDR-TB for the first time by using principal component analysis (PCA).Methods: The clinical data and pulmonary CT findings of 108 patients with MDR-TB in the Liupanshui Third Hospital were collected (from January 2018 to December 2020). PCA was used to analyze the sign clusters on pulmonary CT, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to analyze the predictive value of the treatment outcome of MDR-TB patients.Results: Six cluster signs of MDR-TB were determined by PCA: nodules, infiltration, consolidation, cavities, destroyed lung and non-active lesions. Nine months after treatment, the area under the ROC curve (AUC) of MDR-TB patients with a cavity sign cluster was 0.818 (95% CI: 0.733–0.886), and the positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of the treatment outcome were 79.6% (95% CI: 65.7–89.8%) and 72.9% (95% CI: 59.7–83.6%), respectively.Conclusion: PCA plays an important role in the classification of sign groups on pulmonary CT images of MDR-TB patients, and the sign clusters obtained from PCA are of great significance in predicting the treatment outcome.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Multidrug Resistance Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Using GeneXpert Assay in Northern Sudan, How Serious is the Situation?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sufian Khalid Noor ◽  
Mohamed Osman Elamin ◽  
Ziryab Imad Mahmoud ◽  
Mohammed Salah ◽  
Taqwa Anwar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
World Health ◽  
River Nile ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Mdr Tb ◽  
History Of ◽  
Health Organization

Background: World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there were 558000 new cases with resistance to Rifampicin, of which 82% had multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Objectives: We aimed to identify the prevalence of MDR-TB in River Nile state, Sudan, and the risk factors contributing to its occurrence. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based study involved 200 specimens taken from patients suspected of having MDR-TB tested using an automated GeneXpert assay. Results: Results of GeneXpert assay showed that the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in 81 (40.5%), and out of 81 positive test results there were 13 (16%) had MDR-TB. Additionally, 7 cases of MDR-TB were previously treated which represented about (53%) of MDR patients, the remaining 6 MDR-TB patients were new cases and represented (47%) of MDR-TB patients. Moreover, there were 4 MDR-TB patients who had a history of contact with MDR-TB patients. Conclusion: Prevalence of MDR-TB in River Nile State, Sudan was 16%, which is greater than WHO estimation for Sudan (10.1%). The results revealed that the main risk factor to develop MDR-TB was a history of contact with MDR-TB, so adherence to treatment and social awareness about the spread of MDR-TB are crucial preventive measures.

scholarly journals Willingness to Take Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Preventive Therapy Among Adult and Adolescent Household Contacts of MDR-TB Index Cases: An International Multisite Cross-sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 436-445
Author(s):  
Nishi Suryavanshi ◽  
Matthew Murrill ◽  
Amita Gupta ◽  
Michael Hughes ◽  
Anneke Hesseling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Preventive Therapy ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Contacts ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Mdr Tb ◽  
Index Cases

Abstract Background Household contacts (HHCs) of individuals with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) are at high risk of infection and subsequent disease. There is limited evidence on the willingness of MDR-TB HHCs to take MDR-TB preventive therapy (MDR TPT) to decrease their risk of TB disease. Methods In this cross-sectional study of HHCs of MDR-TB and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) index cases from 16 clinical research sites in 8 countries, enrollees were interviewed to assess willingness to take a hypothetical, newly developed MDR TPT if offered. To identify factors associated with willingness to take MDR TPT, a marginal logistic model was fitted using generalized estimating equations to account for household-level clustering. Results From 278 MDR-TB/RR-TB index case households, 743 HHCs were enrolled; the median age of HHCs was 33 (interquartile range, 22–49) years, and 62% were women. HHC willingness to take hypothetical MDR TPT was high (79%) and remained high even with the potential for mild side effects (70%). Increased willingness was significantly associated with current employment or schooling (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.83 [95% confidence interval {CI}, 1.07–3.13]), appropriate TB-related knowledge (aOR, 2.22 [95% CI, 1.23–3.99]), confidence in taking MDR TPT (aOR, 7.16 [95% CI, 3.33–15.42]), and being comfortable telling others about taking MDR TPT (aOR, 2.29 [95% CI, 1.29–4.06]). Conclusions The high percentage of HHCs of MDR-TB/RR-TB index cases willing to take hypothetical MDR TPT provides important evidence for the potential uptake of effective MDR TPT when implemented. Identified HHC-level variables associated with willingness may inform education and counseling efforts to increase HHC confidence in and uptake of MDR TPT.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Samtse General Hospital, Bhutan: A Retrospective Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Thinley Dorji
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drug Resistant ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tb Treatment ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Mdr Tb

Introduction: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is defined as a case of tuberculosis resistant to rifampicin and isoniazid which are the first line anti tuberculosis drugs. Globally emergences of MDR-TB possess a challenge to TB control. In Bhutan, the proportion of MDR-TB is high at par with the global level. This study will explore the predictors of MDR-TB and the trend at Samtse General Hospital which has high burden of tuberculosis. Methods: This was a retrospective cross sectional study. The data was extracted from TB treatment cards maintained at TB unit of Samtse General Hospital TB from January 2012 to June 2018. Results: The study showed the prevalence of drug resistant to at least one drug at 21% and MDR-TB prevalence at 16%. The patients with previous treatments (AOR: 4.59; 95% CI .03-.18) and patients under the age of 30 years (AOR: 2.7; 95% CI 1.01- 7.42) were significantly associated with MDR-TB. Conclusion: This study shows high prevalence of MDR-TB in Samtse. Better strategies and concrete actions need to be developed to combat the increase of MDR-TB.

scholarly journals KARAKTERISTIK PENDERITA TUBERKULOSIS PARU DENGAN MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS (MDR-TB) DI RSUD ULIN BANJARMASIN

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Gusti Andhika Azwar ◽  
Dewi Indah Noviana ◽  
FX. Hendriyono
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Pathology Laboratory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Acid Fast Bacilli ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Mdr Tb

Abstract: Tuberculosis is the main health problem in the world and getting worse with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases. Many research about MDR-TB patients is conducted to describe MDR-TB patients characteristics. This research aims to describe the characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis MDR-TB at RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin on December 2015-May 2016. This was a descriptive research with crossectional approaches. Data were collected from clinical pathology laboratory and patients medical record. The Result indicate that as many as 19 pulmonary TB patients with MDR-TB at RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin on December 2015-May 2016 with characteristics were dominated by men 84,2% (16 subjects); age 45-54 years 35,8% (7 subjects); junior and senior high school both 21,1% (4 subjects); private employees 31,6% (6 subjects); came with TB relapses 68,4% (13 subjects); and the acid-fast bacilli examination showed negative and positive both 21,1% (4 subjects). In conclusion, the characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis patients with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) at RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin on December 2015-May 2016 are dominated by men, age 45-54 years old, junior and senior high school, private employees, from Banjarmasin, come with TB relapses and the acid-fast bacilli examination showed negative and positive. Keywords:     multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), Tuberculosis patient’s characteristics, RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin Abstrak: Tuberkulosis merupakan masalah kesehatan utama di dunia dan bertambah berat dengan munculnya kasus multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Berbagai penelitian dilakukan untuk mengetahui karakteristik penderita MDR-TB. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik penderita tuberkulosis paru dengan MDR-TB di RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin periode Desember 2015-Mei 2016. Penelitian  ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan rancangan cross-sectional. Data diambil dari Laboratorium Patologi Klinik dan rekam medis penderita. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 19 penderita tuberkulosis paru dengan MDR-TB di RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin periode Desember 2015-Mei 2016 didominasi oleh laki-laki 84,2% (16 orang); usia 45-34 35,8% (7 orang); pendidikan SMP dan SMA masing-masing 21,1% (4 orang); pekerja swasta 31,6% (6 orang); berasal dari Banjarmasin 57,9% (11 orang); datang dengan keadaaan TB kasus relaps kategori 1 dan kategori 2 68,4% (13 orang); dan dengan hasil pemeriksaan sputum BTA positif dan negatif masing-masing 21,1% (4 orang). Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah karakteristik penderita tuberkulosis paru dengan multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) di RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin periode Desember 2015-Mei 2016 didominasi oleh laki-laki, usia 45-54 tahun, pendidikan SMP dan SMA, pekerja swasta, berasal dari Banjarmasin, datang dengan keadaan kasus TB relaps dan hasil sputum BTA negatif dan positif. Kata-kata kunci:        Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), karakteristik penderita Tuberkulosis Paru

scholarly journals Knowledge and practices about multidrug-resistant tuberculosis amongst healthcare workers in Maseru

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ntambwe Malangu ◽  
Omotayo D. Adebanjo
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Mdr Tb ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: To date, no study has been found that described the knowledge and practices of healthcare workers surrounding multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Lesotho.Aim and setting: This study was conducted to fill this gap by investigating the knowledge level and practices surrounding MDR-TB amongst healthcare workers at Botsabelo Hospital in Maseru, Lesotho.Method: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted by means of a questionnaire designed specifically for this study. Data collected included sociodemographic and professional details; and responses to questions about knowledge and practices regarding MDR-TB. The questions ranged from the definition of MDR-TB to its treatment. Respondents’ practices such as the use of masks, guidelines and patient education were also assessed.Results: A response rate of 84.6%(110 out of 130) was achieved. The majority of participants were women (60%), married (71.8%) and nursing staff (74.5%). Overall, less than half (47.3%) of the participants had a good level of knowledge about MDR-TB. With regard to practice, about 83%of participants stated that they used protective masks whilst attending to MDR-TB patients. About two-thirds (66.4%) reported being personally involved in educating patients about MDR-TB; whilst about 55%stated that they referred to these guidelines.Conclusion: The level of knowledge about MDR-TB amongst healthcare workers at the study site was not at an acceptable level. Unsafe practices, such as not wearing protective masks and not referring to the MDR-TB treatment guidelines, were found to be associated with an insufficient level of knowledge about MDR-TB. An educational intervention is recommended for all healthcare providers at this facility.

scholarly journals Xpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis/Rifampicin–Detected Rifampicin Resistance is a Suboptimal Surrogate for Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: Diagnostic and Clinical Implications

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bertin C Bisimwa ◽  
Jean B Nachega ◽  
Robin M Warren ◽  
Grant Theron ◽  
John Z Metcalfe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Predictive Value ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Resistance Testing ◽  
Smear Microscopy ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Mdr Tb ◽  
Republic Of The Congo

Abstract Background Rifampicin (RIF) resistance is highly correlated with isoniazid (INH) resistance and used as proxy for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Using MTBDRplus as a comparator, we evaluated the predictive value of Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert)–detected RIF resistance for MDR-TB in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study involving data from new or retreatment pulmonary adult TB cases evaluated between July 2013 and December 2016. Separate, paired sputa for smear microscopy and MTBDRplus were collected. Xpert testing was performed subject to the availability of Xpert cartridges on sample remnants after microscopy. Results Among 353 patients, 193 (54.7%) were previously treated and 224 (63.5%) were MTBDRplus TB positive. Of the 224, 43 (19.2%) were RIF monoresistant, 11 (4.9%) were INH monoresistant, 53 (23.7%) had MDR-TB, and 117 (52.2%) were RIF and INH susceptible. Overall, among the 96 samples detected by MTBDRplus as RIF resistant, 53 (55.2%) had MDR-TB. Xpert testing was performed in 179 (50.7%) specimens; among these, 163 (91.1%) were TB positive and 73 (44.8%) RIF resistant. Only 45/73 (61.6%) Xpert-identified RIF-resistant isolates had concomitant MTBDRplus-detected INH resistance. Xpert had a sensitivity of 100.0% (95% CI, 92.1–100.0) for detecting RIF resistance but a positive-predictive value of only 61.6% (95% CI, 49.5–72.8) for MDR-TB. The most frequent mutations associated with RIF and INH resistance were S531L and S315T1, respectively. Conclusions In this high-risk MDR-TB study population, Xpert had low positive-predictive value for the presence of MDR-TB. Comprehensive resistance testing for both INH and RIF should be performed in this setting.

scholarly journals Socio-demographic determinants of treatment outcome in multidrug resistant tuberculosis cases registered under Programmatic management of drug resistant tuberculosis services in Amritsar, Punjab

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2688
Author(s):  
Manisha Nagpal ◽  
Sarthak Chawla ◽  
Priyanka Devgun ◽  
Naresh Chawla
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Mdr Tb

Background: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has become a major public health problem. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The treatment success rate worldwide is around 50%.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on all MDR-TB patients who were registered and being treated under PMDT services in Amritsar district from 1st April 2014 to 31st March 2015. The treatment outcome with their socio-demographic determinants was ascertained. Data management and analysis was done by using Microsoft excel and SPSS.Results: Out of 87 MDR-TB patients, 57 (65.5%) were males and 30 (34.4%) were females. The various treatment outcomes observed were- 30 (34.5%) cured, 19 (21.8%) treatment completed, 18 (20.7%) died, 13 (14.9%) defaulted, 4 (4.6%) shifted to XDR TB regime and 3 (3.4%) failure.Conclusions: On statistical analysis, it was observed that age (p=0.000), marital status (p=0.024), educational status (p=0.011) and occupation (p=0.002) were significantly associated with the treatment outcome. Other factors like sex, type of family and socio-economic status did not affect the treatment outcome.

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