Multidrug resistant-tuberculosis in regions with high prevalence of HIV infection

Introduction The changing distribution of tuberculosis across the world presents a dangerous and challenging picture. After many years of declining prevalence tuberculosis is now on the increase in many places, not least some of the London boroughs. But it is in Africa, Eastern Europe (EE) and Central Asia (CA) where the most alarming rises are taking place. Figures 1a. and 1b. overleaf show tuberculosis prevalence for Africa and for EE/CA.