Differentiation of Tuberculosis Strains in a Population with Mainly Beijing-family Strains
A high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) isolates that are genetically homogenous and from the Beijing family has been reported in Russia. To map TB transmission caused by these strains, new genotyping systems are needed. Mycobacterial interspersed repetitive units (MIRUs) offer the possibility of rap...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2006-09-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/9/04-1263_article |