Extensively Drug-Resistant in Kelantan East Coast of Malaysia: First Two Cases

Despite the availability of tuberculosis (TB)-preventive measures and the institution of control programs, TB remains one of the deadliest diseases in Malaysia. This is likely due to the increased incidence of HIV/TB cases, which has led to the emergence of multi-drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB) strains and extensively drug-resistant M. tuberculosis (XDR-TB) infections [1]. XDR-TB strains are resistant to at least two first-line drugs; a second-line fluoroquinolone; and a second-line injectable drug, such as amikacin, kanamycin, or capreomycin [2].

Source: Clinical Microbiology Newsletter - February 20, 2016 Category: Microbiology Authors: Omar Salad Elmi, Mat Zuki Bin Mat Jeab, Sarimah Binti Abdullah, Habsah Hasan, Bin Alwi Zilafil, Nyi Nyi Naing Tags: Case Report Source Type: news