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 While there isn't a single "mortality symptom" for MDR-TB, several factors and conditions are strongly linked to increased mortality in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), including HIV co-infection, advanced age, malnutrition, and poor adherence to treatment.  Here's a breakdown of factors associated with MDR-TB mortality: Factors Increasing Risk of Mortality: HIV Co-infection: Patients with both MDR-TB and HIV have a significantly higher risk of death.  Advanced Age: Older individuals are at a higher risk of mortality from MDR-TB.  Malnutrition: Malnourished patients have a higher risk of death and poorer outcomes during MDR-TB treatment.  Poor Adherence to Treatment: Failure to adhere to the prescribed MDR-TB treatment regimen significantly increases the risk of death.  Comorbidities: The presence of other chronic diseases, such as diabetes, can increase mortality risk.  Extrapulmonary TB: MDR-TB that spreads beyond the lungs (...

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