Acquired drug resistance in mycobacterium tuberculosis and poor outcomes among patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

Authors :: Kempker, Russell R.
Kipiani, Maia
Mirtskhulava, Veriko
Tukvadze, Nestani
Magee, Matthew J.
Blumberg, Henry M.
Source :: Emerging Infectious Diseases. June 1, 2015, p992, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that control efforts are off-track in managing multidrugresistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) and that addressing this problem is a priority (1). In 2013, WHO estimated [...]

Subjects :: Antitubercular agents -- Usage -- Health aspects
Drug resistance in microorganisms -- Health aspects
Tuberculosis -- Causes of -- Genetic aspects -- Drug therapy -- Research
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