Extensively-drug resistant tuberculosis: A new strain and future challenge

Extensively-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB) is emerging as an even more ominous treat. XDR-TB is defined as TB that is resistant to any fluoroquinolone, and at least one of three injectable second-line drugs (capreomycin, kanamycin and amikacin), in addition to isoniazid and rifampicin. This ma...

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Main Authors: Ratikorn Gamngoen, Chanyanuch Putim, Bordin Burt-Indr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Chaing Mai University 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Associated Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/59944