Explain the significance of monitoring the prevalence of MDR-TB among Category II pulmonary tuberculosis patients.

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Assignment 2—Effective Management of Tuberculosis

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has emerged as a global public health concern. Tuberculosis (TB) is contracted by breathing in air droplets from a sneeze or cough of an infected person. TB primarily attacks the lungs; however, it can spread to other parts of the body, especially if left untreated. The drug treatment regimen takes approximately 6 months or longer, so many patients become resistant to the medications after a certain period.

From the assigned readings this week, review the following article:

  • Sharma, S. K., Kumar, S., Saha, P. K., George, N., Arora, S. K., Gupta, D.,  . . . Vashisht, R. P. (2011). Prevalence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis among Category II pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 133(3), 312–315. (Web of Science Accession Number: WOS: 000289322400013)

Write a 3–5-page paper in Microsoft Word format that addresses the following:

  • Explain the significance of monitoring the prevalence of MDR-TB among Category II pulmonary tuberculosis patients.
  • Describe the methodology of the study in the above journal article and how the study sample was selected.
  • Analyze the study’s findings as they relate to the effective management of tuberculosis.
  • Summarize the results of the study.
  • Justify how the results of the study can improve rapid detection of MDR-TB.

Support your statements with appropriate examples and scholarly references.

Submit your assignment to the W4: Assignment 2 Dropbox by Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

Name your document SUO_PHE4095_W4_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Cite all sources using the APA format.