Miguel Villar

TL;DR: A snapshot of NTM species distribution demonstrates that the species distribution among NTM isolates from pulmonary specimens in the year 2008 differed by continent and differed by country within these continents.

TL;DR: The study results suggest an excellent efficacy but also the necessity of caution in the prescription of linezolid, and the proportion of adverse events was significantly higher when the lineZolid daily dosage exceeded 600 mg.

TL;DR: These patient-centred standards are targeted to clinicians and public health workers, providing an easy-to-use resource, guiding through all required activities to ensure optimal diagnosis, treatment and prevention of TB.

TL;DR: Training, increased awareness, promotion of standards and allocation of appropriate resources are necessary to ensure appropriate care and management as well as to prevent further emergence of drug resistance.

TL;DR: The aim of the present study was to document how infection control measures are implemented in selected settings in the European Union, focusing on national MDR/XDR-TB reference centres.