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Even with newer, shorter, and better-tolerated treatments, drug-resistant tuberculosis remains rare in the U.S.—but challenging when it occurs. 🧬💊

A new article from CDC and partners highlights what clinicians may encounter in these uncommon cases and why continued vigilance matters:

Relapse and Emergent Resistance With Novel Short-Course Regimens for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis, United States, 2022–2024 AbstractBackground. Bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid with or without moxifloxacin (BPaL/M) are recommended oral 6-month treatment regimens for multid

Like many people, Jackie, a tuberculosis survivor, thought TB was a thing of the past until she learned she had it. Find out more about her story:

Jackie's Story Jackie shares her experiences of being diagnosed and treated for active tuberculosis disease.

Did you know? Tuberculosis is a serious health threat, especially for people living with HIV. The good news is that people with HIV who also have TB can get treatment. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xFlewU

Latest U.S. TB data highlight the importance of public health programs and health care providers to think, test, and treat TB. More on CDC’s 2024 TB data: https://bit.ly/3KGgtKl

New U.S. TB data show an increase in reported cases during 2024. Seek medical care if you have symptoms of TB disease, such as a bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer, chest pain, weight loss, or night sweats.
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Drug-resistant tuberculosis disease is complicated. Taking medication as prescribed helps prevent drug-resistance. Learn more: https://buff.ly/5zlHqrg

Learn from TB survivors about the importance of raising awareness, testing, and treatment of latent TB infection and TB disease. https://buff.ly/W4dlF0a

Health care workers: are you looking for a refresher on your TB knowledge? Take CDC’s TB 101 for Health Care Workers Training: https://buff.ly/d3nFqgk

Learn how engaging with other TB patients and survivors can help people currently in treatment feel supported, less isolated, and empowered to complete treatment: https://buff.ly/xqRfdCo