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Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
In this podcast, Dr. Oeltmann discusses multidrug-resistant
tuberculosis. An outbreak occurred in Thailand, which led to 45
cases in the U.S. This serious illness can take up to 2 years to
treat. MDR TB is a real threat and a serious condition.
TB Poem:
Expressions from Us to You
Regina D. Bess from CDC's Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
wrote this poem for World TB Day 2007 to convey messages of
commitment and hope in the efforts to eliminate TB. It captures the
essence of the TB program's mission and dedication to the
communities it serves.
Emergence of Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) outbreaks have
been reported in South Africa, and strains have been identified on 6
continents. Dr. Peter Cegielski, team leader for drug-resistant TB
with the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination at CDC, comments on a
multinational team's report on this emerging global public health
threat.
Mantoux
Tuberculin Skin Test
Learn how to evaluate people for latent TB infection with the
Mantoux tuberculin skin test. This podcast includes sections on
administering and reading the Mantoux tuberculin skin test, the
standard method for detecting latent TB infection since the 1930s.
Last Reviewed: 05/18/2008 Content Source: Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
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