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Patterns of Drug Resistance and Contributing Risk Factors in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at Selected Hospitals in Ghana

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  • Michael Nkansah

  • Bhavana Singh

  • Patrick Feglo

  • January 5, 2026

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    Tuberculosis remains a leading cause of death globally, with 10.8 million cases and 1.25 million deaths reported in 2023.

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    Ghana faces significant challenges with rising multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, showing 1.9% prevalence in new cases and 3.6% in previously treated cases.

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    The study investigates drug resistance patterns and risk factors among TB patients in selected hospitals across northern and southern Ghana.

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    Data was collected from 179 eligible patients using structured questionnaires and sputum samples tested for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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    Regional disparities in TB burden and healthcare access highlight the need for tailored national TB control strategies in Ghana.

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Patterns of Drug Resistance and Contributing Risk Factors in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at Selected Hospitals in Ghana

  • by Michael Nkansah, Bhavana Singh, Patrick Feglo

  • January 5, 2026

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