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Molecular Analysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolated in the North Central Zone of Nigeria.
Journal of epidemiology and global health - 1 Dec 2019
Pokam Benjamin David Thumamo, Yeboah-Manu Dorothy, Lawson Lovett, Guemdjom Prisca Wabo, Okonu Ruth, Madukaji Laura, Yhiler Nchawa Yangkam, Asuquo Anne Ebri
Abstract excerpt
Tuberculosis (TB) incidence in Nigeria is high, with a significant burden of TB/Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Genotyping and drug susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex (MTBC) are important in order to improve the control of the disease. This study sought to determine drug susceptibility and genetic diversity of MTBC in the country. The sputum samples of 202 patients [133 (65.8%) males/69...
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