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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2010 Apr 19.
Published in final edited form as: Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2009 Jul;13(7):855–861.

Table 4. Probable* causes of death among XDR-TB patients started on anti-tuberculosis therapy from December 2006 through to October 2007.

Cause of Death Number of Patients
Respiratory Arrest 8
Unable to Ascertain 7
Adverse Drug Reactions 4
Septic Shock 2
Progression of HIV Disease 2
Massive Hemoptysis 1
Acute Renal Failure 1
*

Based on chart and laboratory review as well as discussion with treating physicians.