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Drug Resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex in a Rural Setting, Angola.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Mar 2018
Rando-Segura Ariadna, Aznar María Luisa, Moreno María Milagros, Espasa Mateu, Sulleiro Elena, Bocanegra Cristina, Gil Eva, Eugénio Arlete N E, Escartin Carlos, Zacarias Adriano, Vegue Josep, Katimba Domingos, Vivas María Carmen, Gabriel Estevao, Marina María Concepción, Mendioroz Jacobo, López María Teresa, Pumarola Tomas, Molina Israel, Tórtola María Teresa
Abstract excerpt
We found high prevalence rates of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis among retreatment patients (71.1%) and persons with new cases (8.0%) in Angola. These findings are of concern but should be interpreted with caution. A national drug-resistance survey is urgently needed to determine the actual prevalence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Angola.
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