A randomized trial of preventive therapy for adult MDR TB contacts

Location

Vietnam, Vietnam

Dates

08/01/2014 - 07/01/2019

PI

David Dowdy, MD, PhD, ScM

We are evaluating the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of levofloxacin preventive therapy for adult contacts of MDR TB patients in Vietnam.  I am the primary economic lead.

People

Amita Gupta, MD, MHS
Faculty
Larry Moulton, PhD
Faculty
David Dowdy, MD, PhD, ScM
Faculty
Alice Zwerling, PhD, MSc
Postdoctoral Fellows
Gyanu Lamichhane, PhD
Faculty

Projects

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TB Modeling and Analysis Consortium

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