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Discordance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Rifampin Susceptibility
To the Editor: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis , i.e., TB resistant to at least the 2 most effective first-line antituberculous drugs , is increasing globally.
Journal Watch: Tuberculosis Prevention in HIV-Positive Adults with Latent Disease
Despite the high prevalence of latent tuberculosis in HIV-positive patients in parts of South Africa, most don't receive preventive treatment for the disease.
UH Case Medical Center to commence Phase 1 clinical trial on TMC207
University Hospitals Case Medical Center will begin a Phase 1 clinical trial on a new experimental anti- tuberculosis drug called TMC207.
Tuberculosis is the most common infection and the leading cause of death in adults infected with the human immunodeficiency virus in Africa.
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