Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (patient information)

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Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis On the Web

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Risk calculators and risk factors for Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]

Overview

Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR TB) is caused by an organism that is resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampin, the two most potent TB drugs. These drugs are used to treat all persons with TB disease.

What are the symptoms of Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis?

What causes Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis?

Prevention of Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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