The Difference Between MDR-TB and XDR-TB Is That

question 15

Multiple Choice

The difference between MDR-TB and XDR-TB is that

• A)XDR-TB is predominantly seen in the USA whereas MDR-TB is common in India and China.
• B)MDR-TB exhibits resistance to isoniazid and rifampin whereas XDR-TB strains are resistant to bedaquiline.
• C)MDR-TB strains have a higher mortality rate than XDR-TB strains.
• D) MDR-TB strains are classified as having resistance to two antibiotics, whereas XDR-TB strains are classified when they are resistant to four antibiotics.

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