Multiple drug resistant tuberculosis: a story of success.
This is a study of an international student with multiple drug resistant tuberculosis. The prolonged history of his prediagnosis treatment, his final diagnosis, supportive treatment, and pronounced cure are highlighted against a backdrop of a rigorous maritime environment.
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Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016358:Contact Tracing; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008281:Maine; D008297:Male; D010356:Patient Isolation; D012572:School Health Services; D018088:Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000995:Antitubercular Agents