A new study published in the journal Nature has found that drug resistance in tuberculosis (TB) is more widespread and widespread than previously thought. The study, conducted by an international team of researchers, analyzed data from over 20,000 TB cases in 135 countries and found that drug resistance rates have risen significantly in recent years. The researchers found that, on average, one in five people with TB had drug-resistant TB, with some countries having even higher rates. The study also found that drug resistance is particularly high among people with HIV and those who have been previously treated for TB. This is a major cause for concern, as drug resistance makes TB much harder to treat and can lead to further spread of the disease.

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