In North Arcot district, the proportion of MDR-TB in newly diagnosed patients has marginally increased over the last 10-15 years, whereas it has remained fairly constant in Raichur district. An increase in resistance was noted in previously treated cases in both districts, although the numbers of patients are small.
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