Role of Fluoroquinolones in shortening Tuberculosis treatment duration: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Softcover

Wah, Win; Lillebaek, Troels

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659108367 ISBN 13: 9783659108365

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

A major obstacle in Tuberculosis (TB) control is the long duration of treatment. Therefore, treatment shortening is one of the highest priorities for TB control programs worldwide. Fluoroquinolones (FQ) have been found to be highly active against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and recommended as second line agents for TB treatment. Recent evidences have shown that the newer generation FQ add to the effects of existing anti-TB drugs and perhaps allow TB treatment to be shortened. However, no review has been published on the role of FQ in shortening TB treatment duration. This book, therefore, is questioning whether FQ can shorten TB treatment duration. The study has used systematic review and meta-analysis method to synthesize, critically appraise and update all relevant clinical studies on the use of FQ for drug susceptible TB in shortening treatment duration. It included 10 studies from comprehensive search of electronic databases. The review will help highlight the challenges around the use of FQ in tuberculosis which will be of great importance in justifying shortening TB treatment duration.

About this title

About the Author:

Win Wah, a medical dr from Myanmar, obtained Master of Public Health from University of Sheffield & Advanced Public Health Methods Master from University of Copenhagen under Europubhealth programme (2009-2011). She has been working in the field of clinical care, public health & clinical research in the international organizations.

About this edition

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 3659108367
• ISBN 13: 9783659108365
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96