Table 3 Characteristics associated with MDR-TB treatment outcomes
Clinical/microbiological characteristic | Treatment success N = 24 | Treatment failure N = 6 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age years ±SD | 34 ± 10 | 28 ± 9 | P = 0.20 |
Gender, Female (%N) | 6 (25) | 1 (16.7) | P = 0.57 |
HIV infected (%N) | 5 (20.8) | 1 (20) | P = 0.66 |
Smoking (%N) | 6 (25) | 0 | P = 0.33 |
Prior treatment | 21 (87.5) | 4 (66.7) | P = 0.25 |
Cavity on chest x-ray | 6 (25) | 2 (33.3) | P = 0.65 |
PZA resistant (%N) by MGIT PZA | 10 (41.6) | 5 (83) | P = 0.08 |