The Emerging Threat of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Southern Africa
Author | : Academy of Science of South Africa |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 2011-03-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780309211604 |
ISBN-13 | : 0309211603 |
Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Emerging Threat of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Southern Africa written by Academy of Science of South Africa and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.