MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS: STRATEGIES FOR IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL

Authors

Wendy Chao, Brigham Young University
Dr. Richard Robison, Brigham Young University

Keywords

multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, identification, control, diseases

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

After over a century of decline, tuberculosis (TB) has re-emerged as the leading killer among infectious diseases. In addition, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of TB, has developed strains resistant to multiple antibiotics, making the disease increasingly difficult to treat.

Recommended Citation

Chao, Wendy and Robison, Dr. Richard (2013) "MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS: STRATEGIES FOR IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1244.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1244