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Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from single outpatient clinic in Panama City exhibit wide genetic diversity.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Aug 2014
Sambrano Dilcia, Correa Ricardo, Almengor Pedro, Domínguez Amada, Vega Silvio, Goodridge Amador
Abstract excerpt
Understanding Mycobacterium tuberculosis biodiversity and transmission is significant for tuberculosis control. This short report aimed to determine the genetic diversity of M. tuberculosis isolates from an outpatient clinic in Panama City. A total of 62 M. tuberculosis isolates were genotyped by 12 loci mycobacterial interspersed repetitive units-variable number of tandem repeats (MIRU-VNTR) and Spoligotyping....
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