High resolution melting assay as a reliable method for diagnosing drug-resistant TB cases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most contagious infectious diseases worldwide. Currently, drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) isolates are considered as one of the main challenges in the global TB control strategy. Rapid detection of resistant strains effectively redu...

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Main Authors: Masoud Keikha, Mohsen Karbalaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06708-1