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

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2016Author(s)
Matos-Tocasca, M.
De La Cruz-Ku, G.
Auccacusi, E.
Fernandez-Salas, D.
García-Ahuanari, T.
Valcarcel-Valdivia, B.
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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.
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