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Direct rapid diagnosis of rifampicin-resistant M. tuberculosis infection in clinical samples by line probe assay (INNO LiPA Rif-TB).
The new microbiologica - 1 Jul 2004
Cirillo D M, Piana F, Frisicale L, Quaranta M, Riccabone A, Penati V, Vaccarino P, Marchiaro G
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M. tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is associated with a high case-fatality rate. Rapid identification of resistant strains is crucial to institute prompt appropriate therapy, and prevent the development of further resistance and spreading of MDR strains. The INNO-LiPA Rif. TB is a commercial reverse hybridisation line probe assay designed...
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