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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Research from McGill University provide new insights into HIV/AIDS co-infection
September 16th, 2008
"Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) poses a major challenge to global TB control. We analyzed the association between estimated prevalence of initial or acquired MDR-TB, and treatment outcomes reported nationally," researchers in Montreal, Canada report. "We analyzed the estimated prevalence of initial or acquired MDR-TB and treatment outcomes reported nationally. Countries were analyzed if multidrug resistance prevalence estimates were available, and if they reported outcomes for more than 250 cases treated using standardized regimens in 2003 and/or 2004. Data sources were the World Health Organization for treatment regimens, prevalence of initial multidrug...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-16)
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