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The diagnostic accuracy of the GenoType(®) MTBDRsl assay for the detection of resistance to second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews - 29 Oct 2014
Theron Grant, Peter Jonny, Richardson Marty, Barnard Marinus, Donegan Sarah, Warren Rob, Steingart Karen R, Dheda Keertan
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BACKGROUND: Accurate and rapid tests for tuberculosis (TB) drug resistance are critical for improving patient care and decreasing the transmission of drug-resistant TB. Genotype(®)MTBDRsl (MTBDRsl) is the only commercially-available molecular test for detecting resistance in TB to the fluoroquinolones (FQs; ofloxacin, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin) and the second-line injectable drugs (SLIDs; amikacin, kanamycin...
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