Journal article
Incidence, Clinical Features and Impact on Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment of Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Induced Liver Injury (ATLI) in China
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Anti-tuberculosis drug induced liver injury (ATLI) is emerging as a significant threat to tuberculosis control in China, though limited data is available about the burden of ATLI at population level. This study aimed to estimate the incidence of ATLI, to better understand its clinical features, and to evaluate its impact on anti-tuberculosis (TB) treatment in China.
METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: In a population-based prospective …
Authors
Shang P; Xia Y; Liu F; Wang X; Yuan Y; Hu D; Tu D; Chen Y; Deng P; Cheng S
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 6, No. 7,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date
2011
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0021836
ISSN
1932-6203