A Challenging Journey: Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in a Female Patient

Authors

  • Faisal Younis Association for Community Development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - Pakistan
  • Touqer Anjum Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant TB Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar – Pakistan
  • Zafar Iqbal Department of Pulmonology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar - Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1996/pjcm.v29i1.798

Keywords:

Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis, Female Patient, Psychosocial Aspects

Abstract

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a significant global health threat, necessitating ongoing research and case studies to understand its complexities. This case report presents the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges encountered in the management of MDR-TB in a female patient. The case highlights the importance of timely diagnosis, individualized treatment regimens, and the psychosocial aspects of care. It also underscores the need for continued research to improve MDR-TB management strategies.Keywords: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis; Female Patient; Diagnosis; Psychosocial Aspects; Case Report

Author Biographies

Faisal Younis, Association for Community Development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - Pakistan

Program Manager Association for Community Development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - Pakistan

Touqer Anjum, Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant TB Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar – Pakistan

DR-TB Coordinator/Physician Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant TB Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar – Pakistan

Zafar Iqbal, Department of Pulmonology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar - Pakistan

Head of Department Focal Person PMDT Department of Pulmonology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar - Pakistan

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Published

2023-03-02

How to Cite

Faisal Younis, Touqer Anjum, & Zafar Iqbal. (2023). A Challenging Journey: Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in a Female Patient. Pakistan Journal of Chest Medicine, 29(1), 124–126. https://doi.org/10.1996/pjcm.v29i1.798

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Case Report

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