The Emerging Threat of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Southern Africa Global and Local Challenges and Solutions - Workshop Summary |
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Editor:
| Olson, Steve Lebovitz, Yeonwoo Claiborne, Anne |
Author:
| Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation, Institute of Medicine, Academy of Science of South Africa, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine Staff, |
ISBN: | 978-0-309-16024-7 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2011 |
Publisher: | National Academies Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $48.00 |
Book Description:
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Tuberculosis (TB) kills approximately 4,500 people worldwide every day. While most cases of TB can be treated with antibiotics, some strains have developed drug resistance that makes their treatment more expensive, more toxic and less effective for the patient. The IOM Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation and the Academy of Science of South Africa held a workshop to discuss ways to fight the growing threat of drug-resistant TB.
Tuberculosis (TB) kills approximately 4,500 people worldwide every day. While most cases of TB can be treated with antibiotics, some strains have developed drug resistance that makes their treatment more expensive, more toxic and less effective for the patient. The IOM Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation and the Academy of Science of South Africa held a workshop to discuss ways to fight the growing threat of drug-resistant TB.