Detection of Second Line Drug Resistance among Drug Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Isolates in Botswana

Detection of Second Line Drug Resistance among Drug Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Isolates in Botswana

The emergence and transmission of multidrug resistant (MDR) and extensively drug resistant (XDR) <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb)</i> strains is a threat to global tuberculosis (TB) control. The early detection of drug resistance is critical for patient management. The aim of this st...

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Main Authors: Tuelo Mogashoa, Pinkie Melamu, Brigitta Derendinger, Serej D. Ley, Elizabeth M. Streicher, Thato Iketleng, Lucy Mupfumi, Margaret Mokomane, Botshelo Kgwaadira, Goabaone Rankgoane-Pono, Thusoyaone T. Tsholofelo, Ishmael Kasvosve, Sikhulile Moyo, Robin M. Warren, Simani Gaseitsiwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
<i>mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>
line probe assay
second-line drugs
drug resistance
xdr-tb
mdr-tb
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/8/4/208

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