Western Cape researchers find first-ever safe and effective treatment to prevent Multidrug-Resistant TB
By Ragheema Mclean In a significant breakthrough, the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis (TB) Centre at Stellenbosch University have discovered the first ever safe and effective treatment capable of preventing multidrug-resistant TB in both children and adults. Researchers from the centre reported that an antibiotic taken for six months, once daily, could reduce the risk of developing drug-resistant TB in children by 56%. Speaking on the VOC Drive Time show, Associate Professor […]
