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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
New HIV/AIDS co-infection research has been reported by scientists at World Health Organization
June 30th, 2009
According to a study from Geneva, Switzerland, " The Global Project on Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Resistance has been gathering data since 1994. This study provides the latest data on the extent of drug resistance worldwide." " Data for drug susceptibility were gathered from 90 726 patients in 83 countries and territories between 2002 and 2007. Standardised collection of results enabled comparison both between and within countries. Where possible, data for HIV status and resistance to second-line drugs were also obtained. Laboratory data were quality assured by the Supranational Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory Network. The median prevalence of resistance to any drug in...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-30)
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