Extensively Drug Resistant TB - June 1, 2007

The following is information regarding the current extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) situation.

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XDR TB

The following documents have been recently posted or updated:

• XDR-TB Contact Investigation Form (PDF)
• Web Letter for Healthcare Providers
• Web Letter for Passengers
• Q&A: CDC Investigation of the Traveler with XDR Tuberculosis
• Q&A: ExtensivelyDrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB)
• Spanish translation of "Q&A: Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB)"
• Spanish translation of "Q&A:Tuberculosis Information for Internation Travelers"

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