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2006: A review of major health issues

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New extensively resistant strain of tuberculosis

A new extensively resistant strain of tuberculosis -- XDR TB -- is causing high rates of death among people living with HIV in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Experts are concerned that if this trend continues, past progress with tuberculosis treatment could be at risk.

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