Characteristics of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis in Minia, Egypt

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of great antiquity and has almost certainly caused more suffering and death than any other infection. A total of 40 patients were registered with a diagnosis of MDR-TB during 2010–2018 in Minia. The majority of patients were from rural areas (27; 67.5%) and male (27; 67.5%). Emergence of MDR-TB has the potential to be a serious public health problem in that necessitates strengthened TB control and improved continuous monitoring of  therapy.