A few months ago a tuberculosis-causing bacteria was found to be resistant to the two leading TB drugs. The bacteria now called XDR-TB or Extensive Drug Resistance-Tuberculosis has proven resistant to three of the six leading second line drugs. It is thought that TB resistance in populations is brought on by incorrect drug prescribing, poor quality drugs, uncontrollable drug supply, and not taking medication when instructed.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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