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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2024, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (10): 1166-1170.doi: 10.19982/j.issn.1000-6621.20240336

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Historical evolution and prospect of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis prevention and control in China

Ruan Yunzhou, Su Wei, Zhang Hui(), Zhao Yanlin()   

  1. National Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention/National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, Beijing 102206, China
  • Received:2024-08-14 Online:2024-10-10 Published:2024-09-29
  • Contact: Zhang Hui, Email: zhanghui@chinacdc.cn;Zhao Yanlin, Email: zhaoyl@chinacdc.cn
  • Supported by:
    Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Project(2428)

Abstract:

Rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) is a major public health problem facing in China. How to control and prevent drug-resistant tuberculosis and reduce its harm to society and the public, the author comprehensively reviewed the historical evolution of drug-resistant tuberculosis control and prevention in China from three stages: exploration and research, planning and implementation, and comprehensive promotion. From the exploration of nothing, to the innovative establishment of a new model for drug-resistant tuberculosis control and prevention and the results achieved. At the same time, in response to the challenges of high rifampicin-resistance rate with retreated patients and unsatisfactory treatment success rate of among patients undergoing treatment in China, the author also puts forward suggestions and prospects for the next steps for your reference.

Key words: Drug resistance, Tuberculosis, Rifampin, Universal precautions, Therapeutics

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