Two Simultaneous Outbreaks of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis - Federated States of Micronesia, 2007-2009

In Jul 2008, CDC responded to a request from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to investigate the first documented cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) in Chuuk State. Fred et al describe the investigation by WHO and CDC, which initially identified five confirmed cases in two di...

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Published inMMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Vol. 58; no. 10; p. 253
Main Authors Fred, D, Ekiek, M, Pavlin, B, Brostrom, R, Haddad, M, Bamrah, S, Heetderks, A, Desai, M, Song, R
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published Atlanta U.S. Center for Disease Control 20.03.2009
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Drug resistance
Epidemics
Medical diagnosis
Tuberculosis
Micronesia
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Summary:In Jul 2008, CDC responded to a request from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to investigate the first documented cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) in Chuuk State. Fred et al describe the investigation by WHO and CDC, which initially identified five confirmed cases in two distinct clusters, characterized by two distinct geographic locations, genotypes, and drug-susceptibility patterns. Among 21 confirmed and suspected cases of MDR TB identified as of Mar 13,2009, 10 have been in persons aged less than 15 years. A CDC editorial note is presented.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X