Overview
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) refers to tuberculosis that does not respond to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, the 2 most potent anti-TB drugs. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection mainly affecting the lungs which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.Signs and Symptoms
Persistent cough, Hemoptysis, Weight loss, Fever, Loss of appetite, Night sweats, Chest pain, Difficulty breathingCommon Causes
Not completing the full course of treatment, Defaulting follow ups, Incorrect consumption of medications, Poor quality of medication, Incorrect treatment given by doctorsRisk Factors
Older age group, People living far from health facilities, Poverty, Immunocompromised people, People living in overcrowded areas, Underlying respiratory diseasesInvestigation Techniques
Full blood count, Chest X-ray, Tuberculin skin test, Acid fast bacilli (AFB) test, Sputum culture and sensitivity, Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)Treatment and Prevention
Other anti-TB medications, Fluoroquinolone, Wear face masks at all times, Stay away from overcrowded areas, Strictly follow the treatment course, BCG vaccination for newborns and infants
