Use of nanotechnology for infectious disease diagnostics: application in drug resistant tuberculosis

Use of nanotechnology for infectious disease diagnostics: application in drug resistant tuberculosis

Abstract Background The increased transmission of multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) poses a challenge to tuberculosis prevention and control in Sri Lanka. Isoniazid (INH) is a key element of the first line anti tuberculosis treatment regimen. Resistance to INH may lead to development of MD...

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Main Authors: Roshanthi Eranga Karunaratne, Lahiru A. Wijenayaka, Sandya Sulochana Wijesundera, K. M. Nalin De Silva, Chamila Priyangani Adikaram, Jennifer Perera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Isoniazid
MDR TB
Gold nanoparticles
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4259-x

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