title: Tuberculosis: optimism, pessimism, frustration.
abstract: The re-emergence of tuberculosis as a serious public health threat has captured the nation's attention. Tuberculosis more frequently affects the ethnic minorities and the socially and economically disadvantaged residents of Maryland. Effective regimens are available to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Consistent application of proven infection control measures and of treatment and prevention regimens will prevent the development and spread of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
authors.affiliation: Office of Food Protection and Consumer Health Services, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Matuszak
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Israel
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Flynn
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008396:Maryland / Q000453:epidemiology; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control