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Tuberculosis Multirresistente (MDR) [Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB)]

Fact Sheet
Tuberculosis Multirresistente (MDR) [Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB)]

This fact sheet provides an overview of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB). This fact sheet covers definitions, symptoms, treatment, transmission, and prevention.

Author:

CDC NCHHSTP Office of Communications

Topic:

Extensively Drug-Resistant TB (XDR TB), MDR TB

Country of Origin:

United States

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