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Diagnostic Performance of the New Version (v2.0) of GenoType MTBDRsl Assay for Detection of Resistance to Fluoroquinolones and Second-Line Injectable Drugs: a Multicenter Study.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Sept 2015
Tagliani Elisa, Cabibbe Andrea M, Miotto Paolo, Borroni Emanuele, Toro Juan Carlos, Mansjö Mikael, Hoffner Sven, Hillemann Doris, Zalutskaya Aksana, Skrahina Alena, Cirillo Daniela M
Abstract excerpt
Resistance to fluoroquinolones (FLQ) and second-line injectable drugs (SLID) is steadily increasing, especially in eastern European countries, posing a serious threat to effective tuberculosis (TB) infection control and adequate patient management. The availability of rapid molecular tests for the detection of extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) is critical in areas with high rates of multidrug-resistant TB...
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