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MGIT sensitivity testing and genotyping of drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Mizoram, Northeast India.
Indian journal of medical microbiology - 1 Jan 2000
Sailo Christine Vanlalbiakdiki, Zami Zothan, Lalremruata Ralte, Sanga Zothan, Fela Vanlal, Kharkongor Febiola, Chhakchhuak Lily, Chhakchhuak Zothankhuma, Laldinmawii Gracy, Kumar Dhiraj, Kumar Nachimuthu Senthil
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PURPOSE: Tuberculosis, a crucial infectious disease is still a health concern globally. India is among the countries with high MDR-TB burden. Currently, sputum smear microscopy using Ziehl Neelsen stain and GeneXpert are the only diagnostic means in Mizoram. This study was done to characterize local tuberculosis strains circulating in Mizoram. METHODS: Sputum was cultured using MGIT 960 and DST was performed for...
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