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Frequently Asked Questions about XDR-TB

Fact Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions about XDR-TB

This fact sheet covers frequently asked questions regarding extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). Information on the medical definition, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are included. The fact sheet also addresses travel safety, the link to HIV/AIDS, and WHO's actions to combat XDR-TB.

Author:

Stop TB Partnership

Audiences:

General Public, Health Professionals, International Agencies

Topic:

Extensively Drug-Resistant TB (XCR TB)

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