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  • Title: Community-based treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Lima, Peru: 7 years of experience.
    Author: Shin S, Furin J, Bayona J, Mate K, Kim JY, Farmer P.
    Journal: Soc Sci Med; 2004 Oct; 59(7):1529-39. PubMed ID: 15246180.
    Abstract:
    Programs implementing community-based directly observed therapy (DOT) have demonstrated success in the treatment of patients with tuberculosis. However, given complexities in the management and treatment of patients infected with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), the utilization of community-based DOT to treat MDR-TB patients has only recently been successfully attempted. We describe the first such program and highlight the crucial components and most critical challenges to creating a successful community-based MDR-TB treatment program.
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