Experts worry over TB treatment resistance, transmission

Feb 131 min read

A new study revealed that resistance is developing to the 6-month BPaLM regimen

recommended by the WHO. The study investigated around 90,000 strains of M.

tuberculosis from around the world and found that 28% showed resistance to both older

and new treatment options, including the BPaLM regimen. Additionally, resistant strain

transmission is being observed between patients. Read more here.

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