What are the Challenges in Managing Drug Resistant TB?
Managing drug resistant TB presents several challenges:
- Complex Treatment Regimens: Patients often need to be treated with second-line drugs, which can be less effective, more toxic, and more expensive. - Adherence to Treatment: Ensuring patients complete lengthy and complex treatment regimens is difficult, but essential to prevent further resistance. - Healthcare Infrastructure: Effective management requires robust healthcare infrastructure, including laboratory capacity for DST and access to second-line drugs.
