In case of resistance to rifampicin, fluoroquinolones become the preferred category of second-line drugs. Unfortunately, quinolone-resistant strains of Mycobacterium leprae have also been reported in several countries, probably due to the extensive use of quinolones for treating several types of inf...ections. Clofazimine resistance is still rare but this antimicrobial cannot be given alone
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On the road to ending TB
Highlights from the 30 highest TB burden countries
An introduction to 90-90-90 in South Africa
Mapping Report - Catalonia (Spain).
PLOS ONE | DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0133869 July 28, 2015, p.1-16
front cover © Jonathan Hyams/Save the Children
This regional advocacy strategy on HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and sexually transmitted infetions (STIs) is intended for use by Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States at a national level. This is an overall advocacy strategy highlighting the most important issues relating to... HIV and AIDS, TB and STIs in the Southern African region. It provides a broad advocacy framework for each of the issues identied, along with key targets, messages, and interventions
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Research Article
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:91/1471-2334/14/91