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Genetic profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and treatment outcomes in human pulmonary tuberculosis in Tanzania.
Tanzania journal of health research - 1 Apr 2014
Mfinanga Sayoki G M, Warren Rob M, Kazwala Rudovick, Kahwa Amos, Kazimoto Thecla, Kimaro Godfather, Mfaume Said, Chonde Timothy, Ngadaya Esther, Egwaga Said, Streicher Elizabeth M, Van Pittius Gey N C, Morkve Odd, Cleaveland Sarah
Abstract excerpt
Information on the different spoligotype families of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Tanzania is limited, and where available, restricted to small geographical areas. This article describes the genetic profile of M tuberculosis across Tanzania and suggests how spoligotype families might affect drug resistance and treatment outcomes for smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Tanzania. We conducted the...
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