Abstract
Beginning in 1985, the long decline in TB cases was dramatically reversed; from 1985 through 1992 reported cases increased 20.1 percent nationally. Two characteristics of this resurgent epidemic are unique: its prevalence among immunocompromised HIV-infected people and the emergence of multidrug-resistant TB. Current epidemiological trends, demographics and treatment approaches are discussed, as well as the implications MDR-TB holds for dentistry.
MeSH terms
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / epidemiology
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Dental Care for Chronically Ill*
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Dental Staff
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host
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Incidence
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / prevention & control
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Patient Compliance
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Prevalence
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Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / epidemiology*
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / epidemiology*
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / transmission
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United States / epidemiology