Tuberculosis

New tuberculosis study results from A. Jain et al described

Published in Pharma Law Weekly, February 3rd, 2009

"Multi-drug resistant (MDR) Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates may be transmitted within communities due to dense population and poor hygienic conditions. For proper management and control of MDR-TB, understanding drug susceptibility pattern of M. tuberculosis isolates and their transmission pattern in every health care setting are essential," scientists in Lucknow, India report.

"In the present study, we attempted to describe the current prevalence of MDR-TB in Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh, and our observations on transmission of MDR isolates among populations in and around this area. Patients diagnosed as that of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) were enrolled from...

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Source: Pharma Law Weekly (2009-02-03)

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