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High-Dose Isoniazid Lacks EARLY Bactericidal Activity against Isoniazid-resistant Tuberculosis Mediated by katG Mutations: A Randomized Phase II Clinical Trial.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 1 Aug 2024
Gausi Kamunkhwala, Ignatius Elisa H, De Jager Veronique, Upton Caryn, Kim Soyeon, McKhann Ashley, Moran Laura, Wiesner Lubbe, von Groote-Bidlingmaier Florian, Marzinek Philip, Vanker Naadira, Yvetot Joseph, Pierre Samuel, Rosenkranz Susan L, Swindells Susan, Diacon Andreas H, Nuermberger Eric L, Denti Paolo, Dooley Kelly E
Abstract excerpt
Rationale: Observational studies suggest that high-dose isoniazid may be efficacious in treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. However, its activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) with katG mutations (which typically confer high-level resistance) is not established. Objectives: To characterize the early bactericidal activity (EBA) of high-dose isoniazid in patients with tuberculosis caused by...
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