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What is XTR-TB?

STOP PRESS...

Nearly 2 million people die every year from this curable and preventable pandemic.

XDR-TB stands for:

Extemely Drug Resistant Tuberculosis

This form of tuberculosis is sometimes called "Ebola with wings" and is the direct result of inadequate treatment programs.

It has been reported in 49 countries to date (October 2008) including every G8 member country.

One infected person who laughs, coughs, or sings, can result in an epidemic.

This is an emergency that requires an emergency response.

Watch Photojournalist James Nachtwey's slide show below (some of the images are disturbing) and then, if you wish to do something to help, go to http://www.xdrtb.org/ and sign the petition.
James Nachtwey's slide show drawing attention to XDR-TB
extremely drug resistant tuberculosis

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