Model for predicting drug resistance based on the clinical profile of tuberculosis patients using machine learning techniques.

ABSTRACT: Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and despite effective treatments, still affects millions of people worldwide. The advent of new treatments has not eliminated the significant challenge of TB drug resistance. Repeated and inadequate exposure to drugs has led to the development of strains of the bacteria that are resistant to conventional treatments, making the eradication of the disease even more complex. In this context, it is essential to seek more effective approaches to fighting TB. This article proposes a model for predicting drug resistance based on the clinical profile of TB patients, using machine learning techniques. The model aims to optimize the work of health professionals directly involved with tuberculosis patients, drivi

SUBMITTER: Falcao IWS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11623081 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature