Overview
Tuberculosis (TB) management is frequently complicated by comorbid alcohol use disorder (AUD), which is associated with poor compliance to anti-tuberculosis treatment and inferior clinical outcomes 1. The global prevalence of AUD among patients with TB is estimated to be approximately 30% 1.Special Populations
Key Recommendations
References
1 Necho M, Tsehay M, Seid M, Zenebe Y, Belete A, Gelaye H et al.. Prevalence and associated factors for alcohol use disorder among tuberculosis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis study. Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy 2021. link