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versión On-line ISSN 1560-4381
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LEYVA ROJAS, Kersting María et al. Multi-drug resistance in tuberculosis. Case report. ccm [online]. 2019, vol.23, n.4, pp. 1473-1482. Epub 01-Dic-2019. ISSN 1560-4381.
Tuberculosis is an increasing global health problem, and the antibiotic resistance an element for concern. A 53 year-old patient was admitted at the emergency department for presenting hemoptysis. There were antecedents of pulmonary tuberculosis with irregular treatment. Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis was documented. Different strategies with available medical treatment were considered with the following drugs: prothionamide, p-aminosalicylic acid, pyrazinamide, terizidone, and moxifloxacin. Due to high epidemiological risk and records of poor response to previous medications, he underwent an in-hospital treatment but the results were not satisfactory. The patient perishes from respiratory insufficiency right after 2 weeks of clinical deterioration. Later, the necropsy examination revealed as the cause of death bilateral pneumonia of tuberculous etiology.
Palabras clave : tuberculosis; multidrug-resistant tuberculosis; antitubercular agents.