Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant
Infectious Disease, Immunization & Surveillance
Tier C
განმარტება · Definition
Tuberculosis resistant to chemotherapy with two or more ANTITUBERCULAR AGENTS, including at least ISONIAZID and RIFAMPICIN. The problem of resistance is particularly troublesome in tuberculous OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS associated with HIV INFECTIONS. It requires the use of second line drugs which are more toxic than the first line regimens. TB with isolates that have developed further resistance to
ციტირება · Cite this entry:
Pkhakadze G. Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant. In: Georgian Dictionary of Public Health (Chapter 5). Georgian Medical Journal. 2026. Available from: https://news.gmj.ge/dictionary/tuberculosis-multidrug-resistant/
Pkhakadze G. Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant. In: Georgian Dictionary of Public Health (Chapter 5). Georgian Medical Journal. 2026. Available from: https://news.gmj.ge/dictionary/tuberculosis-multidrug-resistant/
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