Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis: Report and literature review on two cases requiring prolonged treatment

Martha Matos-Tocasca, Gabriel De La Cruz-Ku, Erick Auccacusi, Diego Fernandez-Salas, Tatiana García-Ahuanari, Bryan Valcarcel-Valdivia

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Abstract

Objective: Unusual clinical course Background: Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) is a global problem due to the high morbidity and mortality it causes. Peru is one of the countries with the highest numbers of cases of XDR-TB, which increase every year. Case Report: We present the case of two siblings who developed XDR-TB, underwent surgery twice, and were in individualized treatment for more than 6 years. Finally they achieved remission of symptoms, despite not having standardized treatment schemes during their diagnosis period. Conclusions: Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis can be cured with a treatment that involves both medical care and patient actions to achieve remission of the disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)819-826
Number of pages8
JournalAmerican Journal of Case Reports
Volume17
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Nov 2016

Keywords

  • Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Tuberculosis, multidrug-resistant

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