Molecular detection of rifampin and isoniazid resistance to guide chronic TB patient management in Burkina Faso

Molecular detection of rifampin and isoniazid resistance to guide chronic TB patient management in Burkina Faso

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is considered a real threat to the achievement of TB control. Testing of mycobacterial culture and testing of drug susceptibility (DST) capacity are limited in resource-poor countries, therefore in...

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Main Authors: Pinsi Gabriele, Badoum Gisèle, Ouedraogo Martial, Dembelé Mathurin, Saleri Nuccia, Miotto Paolo, Migliori Giovanni B, Matteelli Alberto, Cirillo Daniela M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/142

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