Humans

A new FDA-approved drug takes aim at a deadly form of tuberculosis

The antibiotic, paired with two others, works against highly drug-resistant TB

a photo of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

DEADLY RESISTANCE  Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (shown). A drug newly approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could help combat a highly drug-resistant form of the disease.

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By Aimee Cunningham

- More than 2 years ago

An especially dangerous type of tuberculosis may have met its match.