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High death rates in Peruvian patients defaulting from multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment

Significant increase in isoniazid-resistant TB in UK

WHO figures suggest progress against TB may be slowing

5% of all TB cases multi-drug resistant; XDR-TB reported by 45 countries

Two XDR TB cases reported in Botswana

TB rates in UK highest since 1987, but low, stable prevalence of MDR TB

Experts debate how to develop drugs specifically for MDR TB

MDR TB more frequent than thought in southern Africa

Tugela Ferry XDR-TB outbreak continues to grow, but treatment in KZN provides hope