Analysis of drug resistance mutations in pulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in the Southern coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, India
Purpose and objectives: Detection of drug resistance plays a crucial role in tuberculosis (TB) treatment and prevention of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) transmission. The aim of this study was to determine the levels and patterns of resistance of MTB isolates to two key anti-TB drugs (rifampicin,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-09-01
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Series: | Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867019304143 |