Diseases of Concern Tuberculosis

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Multidrug-Resistant TB (MDR TB)
Multidrug-resistant  TB
  • The organism is resistent to isonoazide and rifampin
  • Both MDR and TB are spread the same way
So why MDR TB
  • This happens when medication are not used properly
    • Medication only partial available
    • Patient does not compete full coarse of medications
    • Providers may prescribe the wrong dose, length and/or medication
So how do we stop this?
  • Take all medications as prescribed
  • Limit exposure to people with know MDR TB
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of TB[8]
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