Study of the prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Western Rajasthan using line probe assay

Objective: To determine the prevalence of MDR-TB and find out the incidence of drug resistance using molecular diagnostic method. Line probe assay (LPA) is based on the principle of multiplex PCR is used to detect MTB (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) complex as well as its sensitivity to rifampicin and...

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Main Authors: Mukesh Sharma, Deepak Kumar, Gopal K Bohra, Durga S Meena, Sunil K Bhambu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2020;volume=9;issue=2;spage=1093;epage=1097;aulast=