Abstract
This study describes the first case of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) in the Thames Valley and South East Region and discuss the public health implications, highlighting the need to integrate current epidemiological knowledge with clinical expertise in order to diagnose drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) early.The management of the XDR-TB patients is challenging with few treatment options, expensive therapy, side effects of drugs and a longer course of the treatment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 207-210 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Infection and Public Health |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
- Public health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Infectious Diseases