Molecular detection of multidrug resistance pattern and associated gene mutations in M. tuberculosis isolates from newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Molecular detection of multidrug resistance pattern and associated gene mutations in M. tuberculosis isolates from newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

<h4>Introduction</h4>Multi-drug resistance is a major challenge in the control of tuberculosis. Despite newer modalities for diagnosis and treatment, people are still suffering from this disease. Understanding the common gene mutations conferring rifampicin and isoniazid resistance is cr...

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Main Authors: Melaku Tilahun, Ezra Shimelis, Teklu Wogayehu, Gebeyehu Assefa, Getachew Wondimagegn, Alemayehu Mekonnen, Tsegaye Hailu, Kidist Bobosha, Abraham Aseffa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236054

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236054

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