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Journal Article > Research

Off-label use of bedaquiline in children and adolescents with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

Achar J, Hewison CCH, Cavalheiro AP, Skrahina A, Cajazeiro J, Nargiza P, Herboczek K, Rajabov AS, Hughes J, Ferlazzo G, Seddon JA, du Cros PAK
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Abstract
We describe 27 children and adolescents <18 years of age who received bedaquiline during treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. We report good treatment responses and no cessation attributable to adverse effects. Bedaquiline could be considered for use with this age group for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis when treatment options are limited.
Countries
BelarusSouth AfricaTajikistanUzbekistan
Subject Area
antibiotic resistancetuberculosispediatricsantimicrobial resistanceadolescent health
DOI
10.3201/eid2310.170303
Published Date
01-Oct-2017
PubMed ID
28758889
Languages
English
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 23, Issue 10, Pages 1711-1713
Issue Date
01-Oct-2017
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