About XDRTB.org - XDRTB.org is an extraordinary effort to tell the story of extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) and TB through powerful photographs taken by James Nachtwey. XDR-TB, or extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis, is a new and deadly mutation of tuberculosis. Similar in creation to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) but more extreme in its manifestation, it arises when common tuberculosis goes untreated or standard TB drugs are misused. James’ photographs represent these varying strains.

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"BAHRAINIS waiting for kidney transplants are being urged not to risk going abroad for the operation. They could be buying their way into danger, says a leading Bahraini specialist. Patients may have to wait longer here, but it is worth it, says Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) nephrology and transplant unit head Dr Ahmed Al Arrayed."

Read the story by EUNICE del ROSARIO here: Gulf Daily News

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