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Living with rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis

Stories from people navigating rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis — diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, and the ordinary days in between.

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Tuberculosis medicines arranged beside laboratory susceptibility-testing materials in a clinical workspace.

Infectious Disease

Six-Month Strategy Holds Up in Rifampicin-Resistant TB

A South African randomized trial supports six-month treatment for eligible people with rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis, although safety, mortality, and US applicability require careful review.

Rayan Salih · August 24, 2026 · 7 min

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