Use of spatial information to predict multidrug resistance in tuberculosis patients, Peru
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Journal Volume
18
Journal Issue
5
Pages
811-813
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
To determine whether spatiotemporal information could help predict multidrug resistance at the time of tuberculosis diagnosis, we investigated tuberculosis patients who underwent drug susceptibility testing in Lima, Peru, during 2005-2007. We found that crude representation of spatial location at the level of the health center improved prediction of multidrug resistance.
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Type
journal article