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Tuberculosis due to resistant Haarlem strain, Tunisia.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jun 2005
Mardassi Helmi, Namouchi Amine, Haltiti Raja, Zarrouk Mourad, Mhenni Besma, Karboul Anis, Khabouchi Neila, Gey van Pittius Nico C, Streicher Elizabeth M, Rauzier Jean, Gicquel Brigette, Dellagi Koussay
Abstract excerpt
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis was diagnosed in 21 HIV-negative, nonhospitalized male patients residing in northern Tunisia. A detailed investigation showed accelerated transmission of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis clone of the Haarlem type in 90% of all patients. This finding highlights the epidemic potential of this prevalent genotype.
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