Antituberculous Medication in Ambulatory Care - Related Resources

Cochrane reviews

There is insufficient evidence to assess the effectiveness of steroids in tuberculous pleural effusion Steroids for Tuberculous Pleurisy.
Rifabutin- and rifampicin-containing regimens appear not to differ in terms of efficacy in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis Rifabutin for Treating Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
The provision of free food, high-energy nutritional products or micronutrient supplementation for people being treated for active tuberculosis may have no effect on the treatment outcome Nutritional Supplements for People Treated for Active Tuberculosis.

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