Strains of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Designated as (BCG/MDR/XDR) Strains Are Resistant

question 61

Short Answer

Strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis designated as (BCG/MDR/XDR) strains are resistant in vitro to three or more antitubercular drugs in addition to isoniazid and rifampin. (Be sure to use uppercase letters in your answer.)

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Definitions:

Genetic Counseling

A professional service that provides advice and information about genetic conditions, helping individuals understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications.

Unborn Children

Refers to fetuses or embryos that have not yet been born; often discussed in the context of prenatal development or legal and ethical debates.

Procreation Decisions

Choices related to the deliberate process of conceiving and bearing offspring.

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test where a small sample of the placental tissue is taken to test for genetic disorders and chromosome abnormalities in the fetus.