Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Author: CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Publication Date: 2012
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Fact Sheet
Language: English

Abstract

This fact sheet discusses treatment of drug-resistant TB. A table outlining potential drug regimens for treating drug-resistant TB is also provided.

Publisher:

CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers

Topic:

Children, HIV Co-infection, MDR TB, Pregnancy, Treatment- TB Disease, TB Treatment

Notes:

CDC National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP): To receive this document by fax, call 888-CDC-FAXX (888-232-3299). At the prompt, request item #250112.

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