News reports described one of the first U.S. cases of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis — in a young visitor whose infection resisted the standard drug arsenal. It started, as TB often does, with a stubborn cough and fevers before the severity became clear.
Why it matters: drug-resistant infections underscore why Dr. Dean emphasizes a resilient immune terrain and the antimicrobial value of foods and botanicals, alongside conventional care.
From Dr. Jason Dean’s show archive (January 2010), summarized in our own words. Educational only — not medical advice. Suspected TB is a medical emergency; seek professional care.
