Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) outbreaks have been reported in South Africa, and strains have been identified on 6 continents. Dr. Peter Cegielski, team leader for drug-resistant TB with the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination at CDC, comments on a multinational team's report on this emerging global public health threat.
Audiences:
Health Professionals
Policy Makers
Publication Language:
Somali
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Treatment- TB Disease
Publication Date:
2007
Format:
Webpage
1 folded sheet (6 p.): col., ill.
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Publication ID:
33136