Prediction of treatment failure of tuberculosis using support vector machine with genetic algorithm.

Journal: International journal of mycobacteriology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that mainly affects human lungs. It can be fatal if the treatment is delayed. This study investigates the prediction of treatment failure of TB patients focusing on the features which contributes mostly for drug resistance.

Authors

  • Keethansana Kanesamoorthy
    Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Maheshi B Dissanayake
    Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Kandy 20400, Sri Lanka.