International Spread of MDR TB from Tugela Ferry, South Africa

Cooke, Graham S.; Beaton, R. Kate; Lessells, Richard J.; John, Laurence; Ashworth, Simon; Kon, Onn Min; Williams, O. Martin; Supply, P.; Moodley, P.; Pym, Alexander S.

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International Spread of MDR TB from Tugela Ferry, South Africa

Published Date:

Nov 2011

Source:

Emerg Infect Dis. 17(11):2035-2037.

Language:

English

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Emerg Infect Dis

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Cooke, Graham S. ; Beaton, R. Kate ; Lessells, Richard J. ; John, Laurence ; Ashworth, Simon ; ... More ▼

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We describe a death associated with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV infection outside Africa that can be linked to Tugela Ferry (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), the town most closely associated with the regional epidemic of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This case underscores the international relevance of this regional epidemic, particularly among health care workers.

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090999/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom

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South Africa

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Emerging Infectious Diseases

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