Reply to “Compliance with Antimicrobial Therapy for Buruli Ulcer”
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Date
2014-10
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Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Abstract
Recently, Klis et al. conducted an audit of Buruli ulcer case
record forms of patients managed under routine care conditions
in a Buruli ulcer treatment center and showed a surprisingly
high rate (54%) of noncompliance with therapy (1). Incomplete
adherence to treatment has been identified as the most serious
problem in tuberculosis control (2) and a major obstacle to the
elimination of the disease (3). To ensure adherence to therapy in
our study, several approaches were incorporated into patient care.
These included issuing medication in 2-weekly batches, allowing
the clinician several opportunities to assess adherence during
therapy.
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An article published by Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy and available at doi:10.1128/AAC.03874-14
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Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Volume 58 Number 10