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The MODS method for diagnosis of tuberculosis and multidrug resistant tuberculosis
Published on: August 11, 2008
Epidemiology and outcomes of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Rwanda
J Ntwari1, R Ndiaye2, L Mwiseneza3
1Hôpital Universitaire King Faisal, Université du Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda; Hôpital Universitaire Henri Mondor, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Créteil, France.
Introduction:
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a significant public health challenge in Rwanda.
Methods:
This retrospective study aimed to describe the epidemiological characteristics, diagnostic approaches, and treatment outcomes of MDR-TB cases between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2023.
Results:
Among 23,476 tuberculosis cases diagnosed in Rwanda, 227 (0.96 %) were confirmed as MDR-TB. Key findings include male predominance (80.6 %) and a mean age of 39.6 years. Pulmonary tuberculosis accounted for 96.9 % of cases, and 20.3 % of patients were co-infected with HIV. The GeneXpert molecular diagnostic test - the first-line diagnostic tool - demonstrated a sensitivity of 92.9 % for detecting resistance to rifampicin and isoniazid. The overall therapeutic success rate was 93.5 %, with a mortality rate of 5.3 % in evaluable cases (82.4 %). Risk factors for mortality included HIV co-infection and malnutrition (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2).
Conclusion:
These findings underscore the importance of robust diagnostic and treatment strategies to control MDR-TB in Rwanda.
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