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National News New Mexico Sees Small Rise of Tuberculosis CasesMarch 25, 2002 A note from TheBody.com: Since this article was written, the HIV pandemic has changed, as has our understanding of HIV/AIDS and its treatment. As a result, parts of this article may be outdated. Please keep this in mind, and be sure to visit other parts of our site for more recent information! The number of tuberculosis cases in New Mexico, after decades of decline, increased by four last year, according to state health officials. The increase from 48 cases in 2000 to 52 in 2001 is statistically insignificant, but it does raise questions about the reversal of hard-won gains against the disease. The greatest concern for an increase in cases comes from the area along New Mexico's border with Mexico. "Old Mexico has a very high rate of TB. And the reality of TB in Old Mexico is also our reality," said Dr. Gary Simpson, medical director for infectious disease with the New Mexico Department of Health. The Department of Health is working with colleagues in Dona Ana County; El Paso, Texas; and Juarez to develop a regional strategy to manage the disease. Simpson said that Juarez has a high rate of drug-resistant TB, with about one-third of cases showing some degree of resistance to antibiotics used to treat the disease. According to Simpson, in New Mexico about 10 percent to 15 percent of cases have shown some drug resistance. Associated Press 03.23.02 A note from TheBody.com: Since this article was written, the HIV pandemic has changed, as has our understanding of HIV/AIDS and its treatment. As a result, parts of this article may be outdated. Please keep this in mind, and be sure to visit other parts of our site for more recent information!  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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