Observational study identifies risk factors for sputum smear non-conversion in pulmonary TB patients, suggesting enhanced monitoring may improve outcomes.
Patients' sex, age, sputum acid-fast bacilli [AFB] smear grading, and private hospital access were significant risk factors for sputum smear non-conversion, while higher baseline weight appeared protective. Enhanced monitoring of high-risk groups could improve treatment outcomes.
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