Award-Winning Photos Highlight Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

February 2, 2010 - Posted by admin

Tuberculosis, an ancient disease, kills 1.7 million people each year, almost all in the developing world. Health experts say the death toll is likely to grow because new drug-resistant strains have emerged. Leta Hong Fincher reports on tuberculosis and new photographs of its victims.To view more of Nachtwey’s photos and find out about the disease, visit www.xdrtb.org.

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6 Comments

  1. 128987508987 says:

    Yup,, 80% of AIDS patient have a TB..

    ... on July February 2nd, 2010
  2. tpoernomo says:

    is it TB or AIDS with TB complication?

    ... on July February 2nd, 2010
  3. musicstar88 says:

    this video is part of my health class presentation on TB I have to cut it short at the beginning because I’m limited time.

    ... on July February 2nd, 2010
  4. lub783 says:

    i did my MSc dissertation on TB

    ... on July February 2nd, 2010
  5. HeywoodST says:

    heavy stuff. These photos are an inspiration.

    ... on July February 2nd, 2010
  6. mungainjoro says:

    OMG!! guys lets keep ourselves safe….its real!!

    ... on July February 2nd, 2010