Resistant TB Strikes South Africans with HIV

by Joanne Silberner, NPR

A disturbing form of tuberculosis has shown up among people infected with HIV in South Africa. It's resistant to all known TB drugs and is usually fatal. Health experts are concerned it will spread. But they also say new forms of this superstrain can be prevented by distributing TB drugs along with anti-HIV drugs.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, August 18, 2006