Outcome correlation of smear-positivity but culture-negativity during standard anti-tuberculosis treatment in Taiwan
2015
Background
The appearance of smear-positivity but culture-negativity (SPCN) for acid-fast bacilli among sputum specimen is frequently found in pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients during treatment. This study aimed to investigate clinical risk factors, impacts on treatment course, and relapse pattern associated with sputum SPCN.
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