Diagnostic Delays and Treatment Implications for Patients with Isoniazid-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. (14th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Olson, Gregory; Nathavitharana, Ruvandhi R; Lederer, Philip A
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 6:Number 6(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-05-14
• Subjects: INH-resistant tuberculosis -- pleural tuberculosis -- tuberculosis; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz222
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) remains a major public health threat. A 23-year-old man presented with fever, dyspnea, and a pleural effusion. After a delay, he was diagnosed with isoniazid (INH)-resistant TB. We review the literature describing the epidemiological and clinical significance of INH-resistant TB and its relevance for low-incidence countries, such as the United States.