2019
DOI: 10.2196/14294
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Performance of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Surveillance in Yemen: Interview Study

Abstract: BackgroundMultidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a major challenge to ending TB occurrence by 2035. In Yemen, the 2011 survey showed an MDR-TB prevalence of 1.4% among new cases and 14.4% among previously treated cases. The National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTCP) established four MDR-TB sentinel surveillance sites in 2013 to monitor the MDR-TB situation. In Yemen, the 2011 survey showed an MDR-TB prevalence of 1.4% among new cases and 14.4% among previously treated cases. The NTCP established four M… Show more

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“…Similar findings have been reported in Afghanistan and Zimbabwe [ 7 , 13 ]. However, this finding is not consistent with the findings in previous studies in Yemen, Pakistan, and South Africa [ 8 , 12 , 14 ].…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
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“…Similar findings have been reported in Afghanistan and Zimbabwe [ 7 , 13 ]. However, this finding is not consistent with the findings in previous studies in Yemen, Pakistan, and South Africa [ 8 , 12 , 14 ].…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…It helps in monitoring trends of tuberculosis and estimates the need for antituberculosis drugs and laboratory reagents at all levels. These findings are similar to other studies in Afghanistan, Yemen, and Pakistan [ 7 , 8 , 12 ].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
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“…The active surveillance and constant preventive efforts to control MDR infections and associated diseases can improve healthcare facilities and the socio-economic status of patients [ 375 ]. Specifically, MDR E. coli is predominantly associated with urinary tract infections in pregnancy [ 54 , 61 , 102 ].…”
Section: Conclusion and Future Perspectivesmentioning
confidence: 99%