Effect of pulmonary tuberculosis on clinical outcomes of long-term dialysis patients: Pre- and post-DOTS implementation in Taiwan
Journal
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
5
Pages
991
Date Issued
2017-07
Author(s)
Bai, Kuan-Jen
Huang, Kuan-Chih
Lee, Chih-Hsin
Tang, Chao-Hsiun
Yu, Ming-Chih
Sue, Yuh-Mou
Abstract
The link between tuberculosis (TB) and dialysis is known; however, the impact of TB on the clinical outcomes remains to be elucidated. This study aims to determine the clinical consequences of pulmonary TB among patients under long-term dialysis.
Subjects
Directly Observed Treatment, Short-Course; dialysis; mortality; relapse; tuberculosis
Type
journal article