Detection of extensively drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis

Introduction: The rise in human immune virus infections (HIV) and the neglect of tuberculosis (TB) control programs have enabled a resurgence of TB. The emergence of drug-resistant strains has also contributed to this new epidemic from 2000 to 2004, with, 20% of TB cases being resistant to standard...

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Main Authors: S.A. Hafez, A.M. Elhefnawy, E.A. Hatata, A.A. El Ganady, M.I. Ibrahiem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-10-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763813001714