Multidrug-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Issues and Controversies

The treatment of tuberculosis is complicated by the emergence of drug resistance. There are several risk factors for developing multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB) infection, such as patient noncompliance, treatment interruption, and HIV infection. Treatment regimens for MDR-TB infection depend on the results of anti-tuberculous susceptibility testing, as well as consideration of the patient's overall health. Therapy usually consists of a combination of three or more anti-tuberculous agents.
Source: Clinical Microbiology Newsletter - Category: Microbiology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: news