Culture conversion and drug susceptibility in drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis with type 2 diabetes mellitus on oral regimens

Background

The simultaneous existence of multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (MDR-PTB) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a rising threat in high-burden countries such as India. Diabetes has been associated with impaired immune responses and delayed bacteriological clearance, thereby compromising treatment outcomes in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis receiving all-oral longer regimens.