Table 2 Patterns of drug resistance among patients with tuberculosis in Karamoja region
Characteristics | RR n (%) | MDR n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Overall | ||
Frequency (n) | 28 (68.3) | 13 (31.7) |
Age | ||
≤ 19 years | 5 (17.9) | 1(7.7) |
20–59 years | 21 (75.0) | 8 (61.5) |
≥ 60 years | 2 (7.1) | 4 (0.3) |
Sex | ||
Males | 13 (46.4) | 6 (46.2) |
Females | 15 (53.6) | 7 (53.8) |
Districts | ||
Abim | 0 (0.0) | 2 (15.4) |
Amudat | 1 (3.6) | 0 (0.0) |
Kaabong | 2 (7.1) | 2 (15.4) |
Kotido | 4 (14.3) | 2 (15.4) |
Moroto | 1 (3.6) | 1 (7.7) |
Nakapiripirit | 13 (46.4) | 3 (23.1) |
Napak | 7 (25) | 3 (23.1) |