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Analysis of isoniazid, streptomycin and ethambutol resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Morocco.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 1 May 2009
Chaoui Imane, Sabouni Radia, Kourout Moussa, Jordaan Annemie M, Lahlou Ouafae, Elouad Rajae, Akrim Mohammed, Victor Thomas C, El Mzibri Mohammed
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Drug-resistant tuberculosis is a major problem worldwide. Based on the knowledge of specific mutations occurring in Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome, drug resistance can be detected earlier. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the most common mutations associated with resistance to Isoniazid (INH), Streptomycin (SM) and Ethambutol (EMB) in Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from...
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