An Outbreak of Tuberculosis Caused by Multiple-Drug-resistant Tubercle Bacilli among Patients with HIV Infection

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Authors

Margaret A. Fischl

Raj B. Uttamchandani · University of Miami

Elizabeth C. George · University of Miami

Rita B. Poblete · University of Miami

Jose N. Moreno · University of Miami

Ricardo R. Reyes · University of Miami

Ahmad Boota · University of Miami

Abstract

Nosocomial transmission of M. tuberculosis from other HIV-infected patients with tuberculosis caused by multiple-drug-resistant bacilli can occur. These findings have serious public health implications and demand strict adherence to acid-fast bacilli isolation precautions.

Topics & Keywords

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 117, Issue 3, pp. 177-183

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-117-3-177

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