MDR/XDR TB – Are we into Pre Antibiotic Era?

  • R V Asokan Strategy and Technical Advisory Group, WHO, Dean Hospital, Punalur.
Keywords: Tuberculosis, MDR Tuberculosis, XDR Tuberculosis, RNTCP, Drug sensitivity testing, DOTS, IMA

Abstract

The current TB scenario in India and the world has been reviewed in this paper. The emerging problems of MDR Tuberculosis and XDR Tuberculosis have been detailed and the response to tackling the problem has been mentioned in detail. The role of IMA in this global fight against TB has been highlighted.

Author Biography

R V Asokan, Strategy and Technical Advisory Group, WHO, Dean Hospital, Punalur.

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Published
2009-03-26
How to Cite
Asokan, R. (2009). MDR/XDR TB – Are we into Pre Antibiotic Era?. Kerala Medical Journal, 2(1), 17-19. https://doi.org/10.52314/kmj.2009.v2i1.118