Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

EVALUATION OF MDR-TB CASES IN WARDHA DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

Bendle S S & Goyal R C

Introduction: The emergence of resistance to drugs used to treat TB, and particularly Multi Drug-Resistant TB (MDR-TB), has become a significant public health problem and an obstacle to effective TB control particularly important element of prevention, stop further transmission, and prevent new cases of active tuberculosis. Methodology: We conducted domiciliary visits to interview MDR-TB cases. This study was a community based cross sectional study conducted in between June 2012 to Dec 2012 for all MDR-TB cases in all 08 blocks of Wardha District, Maharashtra, India. Result: Mean age of MDR-TB index cases was 41.33 ± 14.53 years. Most (47.67%) of MDR-TB cases were found in class IV followed by class III (25.00%), class II (20.24%), class I (07.14%) then class V (05.95%). Conclusion: An early identification and early initiation of treatment in potential cases will eventually translate into reduced morbidity, mortality and transmission of infection in the community.