Extensively drug-resistant typhoid fever in Pakistan (original) (raw)

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Extensively drug-resistant typhoid fever has emerged as a significant public health challenge in Pakistan, particularly affecting children and linked to poor sanitation and water supply. Despite the availability of a new typhoid conjugate vaccine, resistance to last-line antibiotics like azithromycin raises concerns over potential global spread and treatment failures. Community reluctance towards vaccination, fueled by misinformation, hampers control efforts.

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