XDR-TB in South Africa: Back to TB sanatoria perhaps?
2007

XDR-TB in South Africa: Back to TB Sanatoria Perhaps?

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Author Information

Author(s): Sakoane Ramalitse

Primary Institution: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom

Conclusion

The author suggests that reintroducing TB sanatoria in South Africa could be a viable solution for managing XDR-TB.

Takeaway

The author thinks we might need to bring back special hospitals for TB patients to help control the disease better.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pmed.0040160

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