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New research may overturn conventional wisdom on drug-resistant tuberculosis

A newly released study suggests that the majority of cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) among patients undergoing treatment for the disease may be due to new infections, not acquired resistance. If confirmed in future studies the research, in the March 15 issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, may drive a major shift in strategy for controlling TB.

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