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Mutations in rpoB and katG genes of multidrug resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis undetectable using genotyping diagnostic methods.
The Pan African medical journal - 1 Jan 2017
Takawira Faustinos Tatenda, Mandishora Racheal Shamiso Dube, Dhlamini Zephaniah, Munemo Ellen, Stray-Pedersen Babill
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis remains the leading causes of death worldwide with frequencies of mutations in rifampicin and isoniazid resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates varying according to geographical location. There is limited information in Zimbabwe on specific antibiotic resistance gene mutation patterns in MTB and hence, increased rate of discordant results and mortality due to inappropriate...
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