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Multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis: The new face of an old disease
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 11/05/09
Ferguson LA et al. – One hundred twenty–five years after the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the disease remains a persistent threat and a leading cause of death worldwide. Medication adherence and prevention are critical to successfully treating and ultimately eradicating this killer disease. Healthcare providers need to be knowledgeable in the detection and diagnosis of TB and to understand that they assume responsibility for public health by monitoring treatment adherence and/or appropriate referral. The persistent and increasing threat of MDR–TB and XDR–TB is a significant public health threat. Healthcare providers need to be knowledgeable and vigilant in diagnosing and treating this disease.
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