The recent emergence of epidemic multidrug-resistant strains of M. tuberculosis, in conjunction with the end of the downward trend of reported cases of tuberculosis in the United States, has been largely attributed to:

a. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic.
b. ineffective treatment regimens.
c. political factors.
d. shortened treatment regimens.


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The emergence of epidemic multidrug-resistant strains of M. tuberculosis, in conjunction with the end of the downward trend of reported cases of tuberculosis in the United States, has been largely attributed to HIV infection.

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