The Emergence of Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (TB): TB/HIV Coinfection, Multidrug-Resistant TB and the Resulting Public Health Threat from Extensively Drug-Resistant TB, Globally and in Canada
Resistance to anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs continues to present a major challenge to global public health. Resistance usually develops due to inadequate TB management, including improper use of medications, improper treatment regimens and failure to complete the treatment course. This may be due to...
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Main Authors: | Paul E Alexander, Prithwish De |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2007-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2007/986794 |
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