Trends in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: [review]

Dias-Baptista, Ida Maria FoschianiUsó, S. M. R. SMarcondes-Machado, J

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is an increasing global problem. The extent and burden of MDR-TB varies significantly from country to country and region to region. Globally, about three per cent of all newly diagnosed patients have MDR-TB and the proportion is higher in patients who had previously received anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) treatment reflecting the failure of programs designed to ensure complete cure of patients with tuberculosis. The management of MDR-TB is a challenge that should be undertaken by experienced clinicians at centers equipped with reliable laboratory services and implementation of DOTS-Plus strategy.(AU)

1. Tuberculosis
2. MDR-TB
3. DOTS
4. DOTS-Plus
5. XDR-TB