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| Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis |
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| Published: 06/04/2007 |
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) is a relatively rare type of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB). It is resistant to almost all drugs used to treat TB, including the two best first-line drugs: isoniazid and rifampin. XDR TB is also resistant to the best second-line medications: fluoroquinolones and at least one of three injectable drugs (i.e., amikacin, kanamycin, or capreomycin).” This should be of special concern for correctional settings because of the high prevalence of TB in facilities. For more information on XDR TB, go to the CDC’s Division of Tuberculosis Elimination web page. Also from the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Report, Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Correctional and Detention Facilities: Recommendations from CDC |
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