Tuberculosis due to Resistant Haarlem Strain, Tunisia

Tuberculosis due to Resistant Haarlem Strain, Tunisia

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis was diagnosed in 21 HIV-negative, nonhospitalized male patients residing in northern Tunisia. A detailed investigation showed accelerated transmission of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis clone of the Haarlem type in 90% of all patients. This finding highlights the epidem...

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Main Authors: Helmi Mardassi, Amine Namouchi, Raja Haltiti, Mourad Zarrouk, Besma Mhenni, Anis Karboul, Neila Khabouchi, Nico C. Gey van Pittius, Elizabeth M. Streicher, Jean Rauzier, Brigitte Gicquel, Koussay Dellagi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Keywords: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Multidrug-resistant
outbreak
Haarlem strain
IS6110 RFLP
Accelerated transmission
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/11/6/04-1365_article

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