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Treatment outcomes for patients with prolonged tuberculosis based on the WHO/IUALTLD criteria
| Treatment outcome | Patients, n (%) | Groups, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Successful | ||
| Cure | 186 (68.1) | 227 (83.1) |
| Completed treatment | 41 (15.0) | |
| Unsuccessful | ||
| Treatment failure | 6 (2.2) | 46 (16.9) |
| Died | 5 (1.8) | |
| Stopped treatment | 29 (10.6) | |
| Transferred to another facility | 6 (2.2) | |
| Total | 273 (100) | 273 (100) |
