15,000 XDR-typhoid cases reported in Pakistan, turning treatable typhoid into a severe health crisis.

The article highlights the rise of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid in Pakistan, where over 15,000 cases have been reported. This superbug, resistant to most antibiotics, has turned treatable typhoid into a severe health crisis, increasing hospitalization rates. Contributing factors include poor access to clean water and the overuse of antibiotics. Vaccination efforts have mainly targeted southern regions, where XDR-typhoid first emerged, but challenges remain significant.

September 24, 2024
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